Growing Mint in Murang'a

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

Murang'a County is a solid choice for Mint, with a soil-match score of 62/100. At an average pH of 5.03 the soil is moderately acidic, below Mint's preferred 6–7.5 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 Mint's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Mint prefers loam soils, while Murang'a is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Mint's full potential is about 4,000 kg/acre (~KES 400,000/acre at KES 100/kg), but at Murang'a's 62/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 3,100 kg/acre (~KES 310,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.