Growing Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) in Nandi
Soil suitability analysis based on Nandi's nutrient profile
Yes — Nandi is well suited to Tree Tomato (Tamarillo). Nandi's soil (pH 6.17, slightly acidic) gives Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) a suitability score of 91/100. Match fertilizer to Nandi's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Nandi County is well suited to Tree Tomato (Tamarillo), scoring 91/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.17 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.8–7 band Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.37 g/kg), phosphorus (26.4 mg/kg) and potassium (207 mg/kg) all meet Tree Tomato (Tamarillo)'s requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Tree Tomato (Tamarillo), which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) is the #19 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Nandi County. At current prices (about KES 80/kg) and a typical 8,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) crop here can gross roughly KES 640,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nandi soil | Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.17 | 5.8–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.37 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 26.4 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 207 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 800–1,800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,900 m | 1,500–2,800 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Nandi
Long Rains· March–MayMain season here
Short Rains· August–October
Top dressing guide
Nandi's nitrogen (1.37 g/kg) already meets Tree Tomato (Tamarillo)'s 1.2 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag