Growing African Nightshade in Narok
Soil suitability analysis based on Narok's nutrient profile
Yes — Narok is well suited to African Nightshade. Narok's soil (pH 6.13, slightly acidic) gives African Nightshade a suitability score of 91/100. Match fertilizer to Narok's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Narok County is well suited to African Nightshade, scoring 91/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.13 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7.5 band African Nightshade prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.63 g/kg), phosphorus (25.7 mg/kg) and potassium (234 mg/kg) all meet African Nightshade's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit African Nightshade, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, African Nightshade is the #32 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Narok County. At current prices (about KES 50/kg) and a typical 5,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed African Nightshade crop here can gross roughly KES 250,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Narok soil | African Nightshade needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.13 | 5.5–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.63 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.7 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 234 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 800 mm | 800–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 1,000–2,200 m | OK |
Planting calendar
Long Rains
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Dry Season
Top dressing guide
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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