Growing Spinach in Murang'a

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

Murang'a County is a solid choice for Spinach, with a soil-match score of 62/100. At an average pH of 5.03 the soil is moderately acidic, below Spinach'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 Spinach's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Spinach prefers loam soils, while Murang'a is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Spinach's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 200,000/acre at KES 25/kg), but at Murang'a's 62/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 6,200 kg/acre (~KES 155,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.