Growing Carrot in Kericho
Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Kericho is moderately suited to Carrot. Kericho's soil (pH 5.94, slightly acidic) gives Carrot a suitability score of 69/100. Match fertilizer to Kericho's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kericho County is a solid choice for Carrot, with a soil-match score of 69/100. Local soils average pH 5.94 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7 band Carrot prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Carrot's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Carrot prefers sandy loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Carrot's full potential is about 10,000 kg/acre (~KES 380,000/acre at KES 38/kg), but at Kericho's 69/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 8,625 kg/acre (~KES 327,750/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kericho soil | Carrot needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.94 | 5.5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.34 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 23.7 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 225 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,800 mm | 600–1,200 mm | High |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | 1,000–2,500 m | OK |
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