Growing Coffee (Robusta) in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Migori County is a solid choice for Coffee (Robusta), with a soil-match score of 70/100. Local soils average pH 5.43 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–6.5 band Coffee (Robusta) prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is potassium — measured at N 1.2 g/kg, P 12.2 mg/kg, K 169 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Coffee (Robusta), which favours loam. At current prices (about KES 80/kg) and a typical 950 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Coffee (Robusta) crop here can gross roughly KES 76,000 per acre.
Suitability score
Soil match analysis
| Nutrient | Migori soil | Coffee (Robusta) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 5–6.5 | OK |
| 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 200 mg/kg | Low |
Planting calendar
Long Rains
Month 1
Fertilizer Application & Weed Control
Month 2
Fruit Development Monitoring
Month 3
Light Pruning & Pest Management
Short Rains
Month 1
Cherry Ripening & Selective Harvesting
Month 2
Post-Harvest Fertilizer Application
Month 3
Pruning & Stumping if needed
Dry Season
Month 1
Main Pruning & Soil Conservation
Month 2
Rest & Recovery
Month 3
Pre-Season Fertilizer & Soil pH Check
Recommended seed varieties
R7Medium/Highland
Coffee Research Institute/KALRO · 730-1000 days · 12-18 kg/acre
High yielding; suited to western Kenya conditions; disease tolerant.
R2Medium
Coffee Research Institute/KALRO · 730-1000 days · 10-15 kg/acre
Early bearing; good cup quality for local and export markets.
Economics
Market priceKES 80/kg
Expected yield950 kg/acre
Estimated revenueKES 76,000/acre
Preferred textureLoam
Fertilizer prices
DAP
KES 2,500(6,500)
CAN
KES 2,500(4,500)
NPK 17:17:17
KES 2,500(5,600)
Urea
KES 2,500(5,500)
Lime
KES 1,500(1,800)
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag