Growing Kale (Sukuma Wiki) in Nandi
Soil suitability analysis based on Nandi's nutrient profile
Yes — Nandi is well suited to Kale (Sukuma Wiki). Nandi's soil (pH 6.17, slightly acidic) gives Kale (Sukuma Wiki) a suitability score of 93/100. Match fertilizer to Nandi's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Nandi County is well suited to Kale (Sukuma Wiki), scoring 93/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.17 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–7 band Kale (Sukuma Wiki) prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.37 g/kg), phosphorus (26.4 mg/kg) and potassium (207 mg/kg) all meet Kale (Sukuma Wiki)'s requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Kale (Sukuma Wiki), which favours clay loam. At current prices (about KES 20/kg) and a typical 12,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Kale (Sukuma Wiki) crop here can gross roughly KES 240,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nandi soil | Kale (Sukuma Wiki) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.17 | 5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.37 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 26.4 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 207 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 700–1,800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,900 m | 500–2,500 m | OK |
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Economics
Fertilizer prices
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