Growing Tea in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Migori is moderately suited to Tea. Migori's soil (pH 5.43, strongly acidic) gives Tea a suitability score of 68/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Migori County is a solid choice for Tea, with a soil-match score of 68/100. Local soils average pH 5.43 — moderately acidic and inside the 4.5–6 band Tea prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.2 g/kg), phosphorus (12.2 mg/kg) and potassium (169 mg/kg) all meet Tea's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Tea, which favours clay. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Tea is the #42 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Migori County. Tea's full potential is about 2,200 kg/acre (~KES 55,000/acre at KES 25/kg), but at Migori's 68/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 1,870 kg/acre (~KES 46,750/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Migori soil | Tea needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 4.5–6 | 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 | 1,100–2,500 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 Tea's 1.2 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Recommended seed varieties
No variety in our list is specifically rated for Migori's 1,300 m altitude and 1,400 mm rainfall, so all 2 are shown. Confirm with your agrovet before buying.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag