Growing Cassava in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Yes — Migori is well suited to Cassava. Migori's soil (pH 5.43, strongly acidic) gives Cassava a suitability score of 92/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Migori County is well suited to Cassava, scoring 92/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.43 — moderately acidic and inside the 4.5–7 band Cassava prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.2 g/kg), phosphorus (12.2 mg/kg) and potassium (169 mg/kg) all meet Cassava's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Cassava prefers sandy soils, while Migori is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Cassava is the single best-matched crop of the 106 we assess for Migori County. At current prices (about KES 15/kg) and a typical 6,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Cassava crop here can gross roughly KES 90,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Migori soil | Cassava needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 4.5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 169 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 500–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 0–1,400 m | OK |
Planting calendar
Long Rains
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Dry Season
Top dressing guide
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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