Growing Radish in Nyamira

Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile

Radish can be grown in Nyamira County, but the soil scores 50/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.58 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Radish's preferred 6–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. 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. Radish prefers sandy loam soils, while Nyamira is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Radish's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 320,000/acre at KES 40/kg), but at Nyamira's 50/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 5,000 kg/acre (~KES 200,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.