Growing Lemon in Migori

Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile

Migori County is a solid choice for Lemon, with a soil-match score of 62/100. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below Lemon's preferred 6–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is phosphorus and potassium — measured at N 1.2 g/kg, P 12.2 mg/kg, K 169 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Lemon, which favours loam. Lemon's full potential is about 10,000 kg/acre (~KES 500,000/acre at KES 50/kg), but at Migori's 62/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 7,750 kg/acre (~KES 387,500/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.