Growing Radish in Kericho

Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile

Radish can be grown in Kericho County, but the soil scores 50/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.94 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Radish'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 Radish's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Radish prefers sandy loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Radish's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 320,000/acre at KES 40/kg), but at Kericho's 50/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 5,000 kg/acre (~KES 200,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.