Growing Tomato in Nyamira
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile
Nyamira County is a solid choice for Tomato, with a soil-match score of 61/100. At an average pH of 5.58 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Tomato's preferred 6–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — measured at N 0.84 g/kg, P 11.6 mg/kg, K 148 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Tomato, which favours loam. At current prices (about KES 40/kg) and a typical 5,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Tomato crop here can gross roughly KES 200,000 per acre.
Soil match analysis
| Nutrient | Nyamira soil | Tomato needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.58 | 6–7 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 0.84 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | Low |
| Phosphorus | 11.6 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 148 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
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Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag