Growing Sesame (Simsim) in Narok
Soil suitability analysis based on Narok's nutrient profile
Yes — Narok is well suited to Sesame (Simsim). Narok's soil (pH 6.13, slightly acidic) gives Sesame (Simsim) a suitability score of 83/100. Match fertilizer to Narok's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Narok County is well suited to Sesame (Simsim), scoring 83/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.13 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7 band Sesame (Simsim) prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.63 g/kg), phosphorus (25.7 mg/kg) and potassium (234 mg/kg) all meet Sesame (Simsim)'s requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Sesame (Simsim) prefers sandy soils, while Narok is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Sesame (Simsim) is the #66 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Narok County. At current prices (about KES 350/kg) and a typical 250 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Sesame (Simsim) crop here can gross roughly KES 87,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Narok soil | Sesame (Simsim) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.13 | 5.5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.63 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.7 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 234 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 800 mm | 300–800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 0–1,600 m | High |
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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