Growing Jute Mallow (Mrenda) in Kakamega

Soil suitability analysis based on Kakamega's nutrient profile

Kakamega County is a solid choice for Jute Mallow (Mrenda), with a soil-match score of 66/100. At an average pH of 5.63 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Jute Mallow (Mrenda)'s preferred 5.8–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is nitrogen and potassium — measured at N 1.01 g/kg, P 14 mg/kg, K 147 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Jute Mallow (Mrenda), which favours loam. Jute Mallow (Mrenda)'s full potential is about 5,000 kg/acre (~KES 250,000/acre at KES 50/kg), but at Kakamega's 66/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 4,125 kg/acre (~KES 206,250/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.