Growing Dhania in Lamu
Soil suitability analysis based on Lamu's nutrient profile
Yes — Lamu is well suited to Dhania. Lamu's soil (pH 6.31, slightly acidic) gives Dhania a suitability score of 89/100. Match fertilizer to Lamu's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Lamu County is well suited to Dhania, scoring 89/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.31 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Dhania prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.74 g/kg), phosphorus (9.6 mg/kg) and potassium (117 mg/kg) all meet Dhania's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Dhania prefers loam soils, while Lamu is largely sandy, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Dhania is the #10 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Lamu 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 | Lamu soil | Dhania needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.31 | 6–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.74 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 9.6 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 117 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 600 mm | 500–1,000 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 10 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Lamu's nitrogen reads 0.74 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 Lamu's 10 m altitude and 600 mm rainfall, so all 1 are shown. Confirm with your agrovet before buying.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag