Growing Pixie Oranges in Nyamira
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Nyamira is moderately suited to Pixie Oranges. Nyamira's soil (pH 5.58, slightly acidic) gives Pixie Oranges a suitability score of 63/100. Match fertilizer to Nyamira's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Nyamira County is a solid choice for Pixie Oranges, with a soil-match score of 63/100. Local soils average pH 5.58 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7.5 band Pixie Oranges 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/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. Pixie Oranges prefers sandy loam soils, while Nyamira is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Pixie Oranges's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 224,000/acre at KES 28/kg), but at Nyamira's 63/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 6,300 kg/acre (~KES 176,400/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyamira soil | Pixie Oranges 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 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,600 mm | 600–1,200 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 1,000–2,000 m | OK |
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