Growing Okra in Narok
Soil suitability analysis based on Narok's nutrient profile
Possible but challenging — Narok is only marginally suited to Okra. Narok's soil (pH 6.13, slightly acidic) gives Okra a suitability score of 51/100. Match fertilizer to Narok's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Okra can be grown in Narok County, but the soil scores 51/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. Local soils average pH 6.13 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Okra prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.63 g/kg), phosphorus (25.7 mg/kg) and potassium (234 mg/kg) all meet Okra's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Okra, which favours loam. At 1700 m, the county sits above Okra's preferred altitude ceiling of 1300 m, where frost risk and cold nights reduce the crop's productivity. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Okra is the #93 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Narok County. Okra's full potential is about 5,000 kg/acre (~KES 300,000/acre at KES 60/kg), but at Narok's 51/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 3,188 kg/acre (~KES 191,280/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Better matched to Narok's soil: Finger Millet, Groundnuts, and Soybeans — each scores higher on the same soil.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Narok soil | Okra needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.13 | 6–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.63 g/kg | min 0.8 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 | 500–1,200 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 0–1,300 m | High |
Planting calendar for Narok
Long Rains· April–JuneMain season here
Short Rains· October–December
Top dressing guide
Narok's nitrogen (1.63 g/kg) already meets Okra's 0.8 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag