Growing Lucerne in Narok
Soil suitability analysis based on Narok's nutrient profile
Yes — Narok is well suited to Lucerne. Narok's soil (pH 6.13, slightly acidic) gives Lucerne a suitability score of 76/100. Match fertilizer to Narok's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Narok County is well suited to Lucerne, scoring 76/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. At an average pH of 6.13 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Lucerne's preferred 6.5–8 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.63 g/kg), phosphorus (25.7 mg/kg) and potassium (234 mg/kg) all meet Lucerne's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Lucerne, which favours clay loam. At current prices (about KES 28/kg) and a typical 8,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Lucerne crop here can gross roughly KES 224,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Narok soil | Lucerne needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.13 | 6.5–8 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.63 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.7 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 234 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 800 mm | 400–800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
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Fertilizer prices
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