Growing Capsicum in Kitui

Soil suitability analysis based on Kitui's nutrient profile

Capsicum can be grown in Kitui County, but the soil scores 52/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 7.03 the soil sits above Capsicum's preferred 5.5–7 range, which can limit uptake of phosphorus and micronutrients. The main gap is nitrogen — measured at N 0.74 g/kg, P 30.5 mg/kg, K 339 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. The county's predominantly sandy loam soils suit Capsicum, which favours loam. At current prices (about KES 90/kg) and a typical 4,500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Capsicum crop here can gross roughly KES 405,000 per acre.