Growing Rice (Lowland/Paddy) in Mombasa
Soil suitability analysis based on Mombasa's nutrient profile
Mombasa County is a solid choice for Rice (Lowland/Paddy), with a soil-match score of 66/100. Local soils average pH 6.24 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 4.5–7 band Rice (Lowland/Paddy) prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — measured at N 0.95 g/kg, P 8.4 mg/kg, K 136 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. Rice (Lowland/Paddy) prefers clay soils, while Mombasa is largely sandy, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 100/kg) and a typical 2,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Rice (Lowland/Paddy) crop here can gross roughly KES 200,000 per acre.
Soil match analysis
| Nutrient | Mombasa soil | Rice (Lowland/Paddy) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.24 | 4.5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.95 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | Low |
| Phosphorus | 8.4 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 136 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | Low |
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag