Growing Grapes in Nandi

Soil suitability analysis based on Nandi's nutrient profile

Nandi County is a solid choice for Grapes, with a soil-match score of 63/100. Local soils average pH 6.17 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Grapes prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.37 g/kg), phosphorus (26.4 mg/kg) and potassium (207 mg/kg) all meet Grapes's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Grapes, which favours loam. Grapes's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 1,200,000/acre at KES 150/kg), but at Nandi's 63/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 6,300 kg/acre (~KES 945,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.