Growing Passion Fruit in Kisumu
Soil suitability analysis based on Kisumu's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Kisumu is moderately suited to Passion Fruit. Kisumu's soil (pH 5.54, slightly acidic) gives Passion Fruit a suitability score of 67/100. Match fertilizer to Kisumu's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kisumu County is a solid choice for Passion Fruit, with a soil-match score of 67/100. Local soils average pH 5.54 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7.5 band Passion Fruit prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is nitrogen and potassium — measured at N 0.91 g/kg, P 12.5 mg/kg, K 166 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. Passion Fruit prefers loam soils, while Kisumu is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Passion Fruit's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 560,000/acre at KES 70/kg), but at Kisumu's 67/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 6,700 kg/acre (~KES 469,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kisumu soil | Passion Fruit needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.54 | 5.5–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.91 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | Low |
| Phosphorus | 12.5 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 166 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,200 mm | 900–1,800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,150 m | 1,200–2,500 m | Low |
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Fertilizer prices
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