Growing Carrot in Kisumu
Soil suitability analysis based on Kisumu's nutrient profile
Yes — Kisumu is well suited to Carrot. Kisumu's soil (pH 5.54, slightly acidic) gives Carrot a suitability score of 83/100. Match fertilizer to Kisumu's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kisumu County is well suited to Carrot, scoring 83/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.54 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7 band Carrot prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is potassium — measured at N 0.91 g/kg, P 12.5 mg/kg, K 166 mg/kg against this crop's low/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Carrot prefers sandy loam soils, while Kisumu is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Carrot is the #15 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Kisumu County. At current prices (about KES 38/kg) and a typical 10,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Carrot crop here can gross roughly KES 380,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kisumu soil | Carrot needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.54 | 5.5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.91 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.5 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 166 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,200 mm | 600–1,200 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,150 m | 1,000–2,500 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Kisumu's nitrogen (0.91 g/kg) already meets Carrot's 0.5 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Recommended seed varieties
All 2 listed carrot varieties shown — none are specifically rated for Kisumu's conditions. Confirm with your agrovet.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag