Meru county soil health report

Soil suitability and agriculture in Meru County

Choosing the right inputs in Meru County starts with its soil chemistry. Sitting in the Central Highlands zone, Meru records an average soil pH of 4.88 — strongly acidic. At this acidity, phosphorus and several nutrients get locked in the soil, so liming before planting is one of the highest-return moves a Meru farmer can make.

On nutrients, Meru soils measure nitrogen at 1.22 g/kg, extractable phosphorus at 20.3 mg/kg and potassium at 218 mg/kg. A basal DAP or NPK dressing at planting followed by CAN top-dressing is the usual backbone, but the exact blend and bag-per-acre rate should be tuned to these figures and your target crop. On current data, Meru soils score highest for Tea. Get a free, Meru-specific fertilizer plan for your exact farm below.