Growing Jute Mallow (Mrenda) in Murang'a

Soil suitability analysis based on Murang'a's nutrient profile

Murang'a County is a solid choice for Jute Mallow (Mrenda), with a soil-match score of 68/100. At an average pH of 5.03 the soil is moderately acidic, below Jute Mallow (Mrenda)'s preferred 5.8–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.2 g/kg), phosphorus (12.2 mg/kg) and potassium (168 mg/kg) all meet Jute Mallow (Mrenda)'s requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Jute Mallow (Mrenda) prefers loam soils, while Murang'a is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Jute Mallow (Mrenda)'s full potential is about 5,000 kg/acre (~KES 250,000/acre at KES 50/kg), but at Murang'a's 68/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 4,250 kg/acre (~KES 212,500/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.