Growing Radish in Nandi

Soil suitability analysis based on Nandi's nutrient profile

Nandi County is a solid choice for Radish, with a soil-match score of 70/100. Local soils average pH 6.17 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Radish prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.37 g/kg), phosphorus (26.4 mg/kg) and potassium (207 mg/kg) all meet Radish's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Radish prefers sandy loam soils, while Nandi is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Radish's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 320,000/acre at KES 40/kg), but at Nandi's 70/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 7,000 kg/acre (~KES 280,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.