Growing Wheat in Migori

Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile

Migori County is a challenging environment for Wheat (soil-match score 25/100) and will need significant amendment before planting. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below Wheat's preferred 6–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is phosphorus — measured at N 1.2 g/kg, P 12.2 mg/kg, K 169 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Wheat, which favours clay. Wheat's full potential is about 2,000 kg/acre (~KES 100,000/acre at KES 50/kg), but at Migori's 25/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 625 kg/acre (~KES 31,250/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.