Growing Dhania in Mombasa
Soil suitability analysis based on Mombasa's nutrient profile
Yes — Mombasa is well suited to Dhania. Mombasa's soil (pH 6.24, slightly acidic) gives Dhania a suitability score of 89/100. Match fertilizer to Mombasa's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Mombasa County is well suited to Dhania, scoring 89/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.24 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Dhania prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.95 g/kg), phosphorus (8.4 mg/kg) and potassium (136 mg/kg) all meet Dhania's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Dhania prefers loam soils, while Mombasa is largely sandy, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 1,500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Dhania crop here can gross roughly KES 112,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Mombasa soil | Dhania needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.24 | 6–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.95 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 8.4 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 136 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,000 mm | 500–1,000 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 50 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
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Economics
Fertilizer prices
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