Growing Watermelon in Nakuru

Soil suitability analysis based on Nakuru's nutrient profile

Nakuru County is a solid choice for Watermelon, with a soil-match score of 64/100. Local soils average pH 6.28 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Watermelon prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.59 g/kg), phosphorus (25.2 mg/kg) and potassium (239 mg/kg) all meet Watermelon's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Watermelon prefers sandy soils, while Nakuru is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 10/kg) and a typical 5,500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Watermelon crop here can gross roughly KES 55,000 per acre.