Growing Dhania in Kwale
Soil suitability analysis based on Kwale's nutrient profile
Yes — Kwale is well suited to Dhania. Kwale's soil (pH 6.76, near-neutral) gives Dhania a suitability score of 93/100. Match fertilizer to Kwale's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kwale County is well suited to Dhania, scoring 93/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.76 — neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Dhania prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.93 g/kg), phosphorus (9.8 mg/kg) and potassium (131 mg/kg) all meet Dhania's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly sandy loam soils suit Dhania, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Dhania is the single best-matched crop of the 106 we assess for Kwale County. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 1,500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Dhania crop here can gross roughly KES 112,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kwale soil | Dhania needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.76 | 6–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.93 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 9.8 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 131 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 900 mm | 500–1,000 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 200 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Kwale's nitrogen reads 0.93 g/kg, but the rate stays at zero: Dhania is not top-dressed, for the crop-specific reason above.
Recommended seed varieties
No variety in our list is specifically rated for Kwale's 200 m altitude and 900 mm rainfall, so all 1 are shown. Confirm with your agrovet before buying.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag