Growing Lemongrass in Murang'a

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

Murang'a County is a solid choice for Lemongrass, with a soil-match score of 67/100. At an average pH of 5.03 the soil is moderately acidic, below Lemongrass's preferred 5.5–7.5 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 Lemongrass's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Lemongrass prefers loam soils, while Murang'a is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Lemongrass's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 480,000/acre at KES 60/kg), but at Murang'a's 67/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 6,700 kg/acre (~KES 402,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.