Growing Oats in Migori

Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile

Migori County is a challenging environment for Oats (soil-match score 34/100) and will need significant amendment before planting. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below Oats's preferred 5.5–7 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 Oats's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Oats, which favours loam. Oats's full potential is about 1,600 kg/acre (~KES 64,000/acre at KES 40/kg), but at Migori's 34/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 680 kg/acre (~KES 27,200/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.