Growing Leek in Kericho

Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile

Kericho County is a solid choice for Leek, with a soil-match score of 62/100. At an average pH of 5.94 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Leek's preferred 6–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Leek's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Leek prefers loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Leek's full potential is about 10,000 kg/acre (~KES 600,000/acre at KES 60/kg), but at Kericho's 62/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 7,750 kg/acre (~KES 465,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.