Growing Sorghum in Migori

Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile

Migori County is a challenging environment for Sorghum (soil-match score 39/100) and will need significant amendment before planting. Local soils average pH 5.43 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–8 band Sorghum prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.2 g/kg), phosphorus (12.2 mg/kg) and potassium (169 mg/kg) all meet Sorghum's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Sorghum, which favours clay. Sorghum's full potential is about 1,200 kg/acre (~KES 81,600/acre at KES 68/kg), but at Migori's 39/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 585 kg/acre (~KES 39,780/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.