Growing Radish in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Migori is moderately suited to Radish. Migori's soil (pH 5.43, strongly acidic) gives Radish a suitability score of 56/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Radish can be grown in Migori County, but the soil scores 56/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below Radish's preferred 6–7.5 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 Radish's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Radish 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, Radish is the #74 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Migori County. Radish's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 320,000/acre at KES 40/kg), but at Migori's 56/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 5,600 kg/acre (~KES 224,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Better matched to Migori's soil: Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — each scores higher on the same soil.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Migori soil | Radish needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 6–7.5 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g/kg | min 0.8 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 169 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 500–1,000 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 500–2,500 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Migori
Long Rains· March–MayMain season here
Short Rains· September–November
Top dressing guide
Migori's nitrogen (1.2 g/kg) already meets Radish's 0.8 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag