Growing Pixie Oranges in Kericho

Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile

Kericho County is a solid choice for Pixie Oranges, with a soil-match score of 66/100. Local soils average pH 5.94 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7.5 band Pixie Oranges prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Pixie Oranges's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Pixie Oranges prefers sandy loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 28/kg) and a typical 4,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Pixie Oranges crop here can gross roughly KES 112,000 per acre.