Growing Watermelon in Narok

Soil suitability analysis based on Narok's nutrient profile

Narok County is a solid choice for Watermelon, with a soil-match score of 70/100. Local soils average pH 6.13 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Watermelon prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.63 g/kg), phosphorus (25.7 mg/kg) and potassium (234 mg/kg) all meet Watermelon's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Watermelon prefers sandy soils, while Narok is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 10/kg) and a typical 5,500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Watermelon crop here can gross roughly KES 55,000 per acre.