Growing Guava in Kericho
Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Kericho is moderately suited to Guava. Kericho's soil (pH 5.94, slightly acidic) gives Guava a suitability score of 72/100. Match fertilizer to Kericho's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kericho County is a solid choice for Guava, with a soil-match score of 72/100. Local soils average pH 5.94 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7.5 band Guava prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Guava's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Guava prefers loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Guava is the #35 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Kericho County. At current prices (about KES 60/kg) and a typical 10,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Guava crop here can gross roughly KES 600,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kericho soil | Guava needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.94 | 5.5–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.34 g/kg | min 0.8 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 23.7 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 225 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,800 mm | 700–1,800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | 0–1,800 m | High |
Planting calendar for Kericho
Long Rains· April–JuneMain season here
Short Rains· October–December
Top dressing guide
Kericho's nitrogen (1.34 g/kg) already meets Guava's 0.8 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag