Growing Taro (Nduma) in Kisumu
Soil suitability analysis based on Kisumu's nutrient profile
Kisumu County is well suited to Taro (Nduma), scoring 88/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.54 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–6.5 band Taro (Nduma) prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.91 g/kg), phosphorus (12.5 mg/kg) and potassium (166 mg/kg) all meet Taro (Nduma)'s requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Taro (Nduma) prefers loam soils, while Kisumu 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 | Kisumu soil | Taro (Nduma) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.54 | 5.5–6.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.91 g/kg | min 0.8 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.5 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 166 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
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