Growing Lemongrass in Nyamira
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile
Yes — Nyamira is well suited to Lemongrass. Nyamira's soil (pH 5.58, slightly acidic) gives Lemongrass a suitability score of 77/100. Match fertilizer to Nyamira's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Nyamira County is well suited to Lemongrass, scoring 77/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.58 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7.5 band Lemongrass prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is phosphorus and potassium — measured at N 0.84 g/kg, P 11.6 mg/kg, K 148 mg/kg against this crop's medium/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Lemongrass, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Lemongrass is the #20 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Nyamira County. At current prices (about KES 60/kg) and a typical 8,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Lemongrass crop here can gross roughly KES 480,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyamira soil | Lemongrass needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.58 | 5.5–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.84 g/kg | min 0.8 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 11.6 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 148 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,600 mm | 700–1,800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 0–2,000 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Nyamira
Long Rains· March–MayMain season here
Short Rains· August–October
Top dressing guide
Nyamira's nitrogen (0.84 g/kg) already meets Lemongrass's 0.8 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag