Growing Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) in Migori

Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile

Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) can be grown in Migori County, but the soil scores 53/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below Tree Tomato (Tamarillo)'s preferred 5.8–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is phosphorus and potassium — measured at N 1.2 g/kg, P 12.2 mg/kg, K 169 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Tree Tomato (Tamarillo), which favours loam. Tree Tomato (Tamarillo)'s full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 640,000/acre at KES 80/kg), but at Migori's 53/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 5,300 kg/acre (~KES 424,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.