Growing Carrot in Makueni
Soil suitability analysis based on Makueni's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Makueni is moderately suited to Carrot. Makueni's soil (pH 7.5, alkaline) gives Carrot a suitability score of 70/100. Match fertilizer to Makueni's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Makueni County is a solid choice for Carrot, with a soil-match score of 70/100. At an average pH of 7.5 the soil sits above Carrot's preferred 5.5–7 range, which can limit uptake of phosphorus and micronutrients. Nitrogen (0.86 g/kg), phosphorus (29.6 mg/kg) and potassium (351 mg/kg) all meet Carrot's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly sandy loam soils suit Carrot, which favours sandy loam. Carrot's full potential is about 10,000 kg/acre (~KES 380,000/acre at KES 38/kg), but at Makueni's 70/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 8,750 kg/acre (~KES 332,500/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Makueni soil | Carrot needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 | 5.5–7 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 0.86 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 29.6 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 351 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 600 mm | 600–1,200 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,000 m | 1,000–2,500 m | OK |
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