Growing Pawpaw in Migori

Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile

Pawpaw can be grown in Migori County, but the soil scores 58/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below Pawpaw's preferred 6–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. 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. Pawpaw prefers sandy loam soils, while Migori is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Pawpaw's full potential is about 12,000 kg/acre (~KES 336,000/acre at KES 28/kg), but at Migori's 58/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 8,700 kg/acre (~KES 243,600/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.