Growing Taro (Nduma) in Kericho
Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile
Kericho County is a solid choice for Taro (Nduma), with a soil-match score of 72/100. Local soils average pH 5.94 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–6.5 band Taro (Nduma) prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Taro (Nduma)'s requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Taro (Nduma) prefers loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 90/kg) and a typical 8,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Taro (Nduma) crop here can gross roughly KES 720,000 per acre.
Soil match analysis
| Nutrient | Kericho soil | Taro (Nduma) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.94 | 5.5–6.5 | 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 |
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