Growing Pumpkin in Murang'a

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

Murang'a County is a solid choice for Pumpkin, with a soil-match score of 64/100. At an average pH of 5.03 the soil is moderately acidic, below Pumpkin's preferred 5.8–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is potassium — measured at N 1.2 g/kg, P 12.2 mg/kg, K 168 mg/kg against this crop's medium/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Pumpkin prefers sandy loam soils, while Murang'a is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Pumpkin's full potential is about 10,000 kg/acre (~KES 300,000/acre at KES 30/kg), but at Murang'a's 64/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 240,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.