Growing Dhania in Nakuru
Soil suitability analysis based on Nakuru's nutrient profile
Yes — Nakuru is well suited to Dhania. Nakuru's soil (pH 6.28, slightly acidic) gives Dhania a suitability score of 90/100. Match fertilizer to Nakuru's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Nakuru County is well suited to Dhania, scoring 90/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.28 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Dhania prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.59 g/kg), phosphorus (25.2 mg/kg) and potassium (239 mg/kg) all meet Dhania's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Dhania, which favours loam. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 1,500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Dhania crop here can gross roughly KES 112,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nakuru soil | Dhania needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.28 | 6–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.59 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.2 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 239 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 900 mm | 500–1,000 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,750 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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