Growing Sisal in Marsabit
Soil suitability analysis based on Marsabit's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Marsabit is moderately suited to Sisal. Marsabit's soil (pH 8.22, alkaline) gives Sisal a suitability score of 69/100. Match fertilizer to Marsabit's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Marsabit County is a solid choice for Sisal, with a soil-match score of 69/100. Local soils average pH 8.22 — alkaline and inside the 5.5–8.5 band Sisal prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.52 g/kg), phosphorus (37.3 mg/kg) and potassium (420 mg/kg) all meet Sisal's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly sandy soils suit Sisal, which favours sandy. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Sisal is the single best-matched crop of the 106 we assess for Marsabit County. Sisal's full potential is about 1,000 kg/acre (~KES 90,000/acre at KES 90/kg), but at Marsabit's 69/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 863 kg/acre (~KES 77,670/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Marsabit soil | Sisal needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 8.22 | 5.5–8.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.52 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 37.3 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 420 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 300 mm | 250–700 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,100 m | 0–1,800 m | OK |
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