Growing Millet in Mombasa
Soil suitability analysis based on Mombasa's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Mombasa is moderately suited to Millet. Mombasa's soil (pH 6.24, slightly acidic) gives Millet a suitability score of 72/100. Match fertilizer to Mombasa's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Mombasa County is a solid choice for Millet, with a soil-match score of 72/100. Local soils average pH 6.24 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–8 band Millet prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.95 g/kg), phosphorus (8.4 mg/kg) and potassium (136 mg/kg) all meet Millet's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly sandy soils suit Millet, which favours sandy. At current prices (about KES 58/kg) and a typical 700 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Millet crop here can gross roughly KES 40,600 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Mombasa soil | Millet needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.24 | 5–8 | 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 | 250–700 mm | High |
| Altitude | 50 m | 0–1,800 m | OK |
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Economics
Fertilizer prices
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