Growing Spinach in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Migori is moderately suited to Spinach. Migori's soil (pH 5.43, strongly acidic) gives Spinach a suitability score of 69/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Migori County is a solid choice for Spinach, with a soil-match score of 69/100. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below Spinach'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 Spinach's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Spinach, which favours loam. Spinach's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 200,000/acre at KES 25/kg), but at Migori's 69/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 6,900 kg/acre (~KES 172,500/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Migori soil | Spinach needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 6–7.5 | Adjust |
| 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 | 600–1,400 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
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