Growing African Nightshade in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Migori is moderately suited to African Nightshade. Migori's soil (pH 5.43, strongly acidic) gives African Nightshade a suitability score of 74/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Migori County is a solid choice for African Nightshade, with a soil-match score of 74/100. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below African Nightshade's preferred 5.5–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.2 g/kg), phosphorus (12.2 mg/kg) and potassium (169 mg/kg) all meet African Nightshade's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit African Nightshade, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, African Nightshade is the #31 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Migori County. At current prices (about KES 50/kg) and a typical 5,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed African Nightshade crop here can gross roughly KES 250,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Migori soil | African Nightshade needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 5.5–7.5 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 169 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 800–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 1,000–2,200 m | OK |
Planting calendar
Long Rains
Short Rains
Dry Season
Top dressing guide
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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