Growing Moringa in Migori

Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile

Migori County is a solid choice for Moringa, with a soil-match score of 60/100. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below Moringa's preferred 6–8 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 Moringa's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Moringa prefers sandy loam soils, while Migori is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Moringa's full potential is about 4,000 kg/acre (~KES 400,000/acre at KES 100/kg), but at Migori's 60/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 3,000 kg/acre (~KES 300,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.