Growing Onion in Narok
Soil suitability analysis based on Narok's nutrient profile
Yes — Narok is well suited to Onion. Narok's soil (pH 6.13, slightly acidic) gives Onion 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 Onion, scoring 91/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.13 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7 band Onion prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.63 g/kg), phosphorus (25.7 mg/kg) and potassium (234 mg/kg) all meet Onion's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Onion prefers sandy loam soils, while Narok is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Onion is the #26 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Narok County. At current prices (about KES 70/kg) and a typical 6,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Onion crop here can gross roughly KES 420,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Narok soil | Onion needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.13 | 6–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.63 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.7 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 234 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 800 mm | 500–1,000 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 0–2,000 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Narok
Long Rains· April–JuneMain season here
Short Rains· October–December
Dry Season· February–April
Top dressing guide
Narok's nitrogen (1.63 g/kg) already meets Onion's 1.2 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Seed varieties for Narok
Varieties suited to Narok's 1,700 m altitude and 800 mm annual rainfall — 2 of 2 onion varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag