Growing Dhania in Nyamira
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile
Possible but challenging — Nyamira is only marginally suited to Dhania. Nyamira's soil (pH 5.58, slightly acidic) gives Dhania a suitability score of 53/100. Match fertilizer to Nyamira's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Dhania can be grown in Nyamira County, but the soil scores 53/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.58 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Dhania's preferred 6–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (0.84 g/kg), phosphorus (11.6 mg/kg) and potassium (148 mg/kg) all meet Dhania's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Dhania, which favours loam. Dhania's full potential is about 1,500 kg/acre (~KES 112,500/acre at KES 75/kg), but at Nyamira's 53/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 994 kg/acre (~KES 74,550/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyamira soil | Dhania needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.58 | 6–7.5 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 0.84 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 11.6 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 148 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,600 mm | 500–1,000 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
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