Growing Potato in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Migori is moderately suited to Potato. Migori's soil (pH 5.43, strongly acidic) gives Potato a suitability score of 63/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Migori County is a solid choice for Potato, with a soil-match score of 63/100. Local soils average pH 5.43 — moderately acidic and inside the 4.8–6.5 band Potato prefers, so no lime is usually required. 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. Potato prefers sandy loam soils, while Migori is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Potato is the #56 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Migori County. Potato's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 304,000/acre at KES 38/kg), but at Migori's 63/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 6,300 kg/acre (~KES 239,400/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Migori soil | Potato needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 4.8–6.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 169 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 700–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 1,500–3,000 m | Low |
Planting calendar for Migori
Long Rains· March–MayMain season here
Short Rains· September–November
Dry Season· January–March
Top dressing guide
Migori's nitrogen (1.2 g/kg) already meets Potato's 1.2 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Seed varieties for Migori
6 potato varieties are rated for Migori's altitude (1,300 m) and rainfall (1,400 mm):
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag