Growing Rice (Upland) in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Yes — Migori is well suited to Rice (Upland). Migori's soil (pH 5.43, strongly acidic) gives Rice (Upland) a suitability score of 85/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Migori County is well suited to Rice (Upland), scoring 85/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.43 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–7 band Rice (Upland) prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.2 g/kg), phosphorus (12.2 mg/kg) and potassium (169 mg/kg) all meet Rice (Upland)'s requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Rice (Upland), which favours clay. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Rice (Upland) is the #13 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Migori County. At current prices (about KES 105/kg) and a typical 1,800 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Rice (Upland) crop here can gross roughly KES 189,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Migori soil | Rice (Upland) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g/kg | min 1.2 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 | 800–2,000 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 0–1,300 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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