Growing Parsley in Nyeri

Soil suitability analysis based on Nyeri's nutrient profile

Nyeri County is a solid choice for Parsley, with a soil-match score of 66/100. At an average pH of 5.23 the soil is moderately acidic, below Parsley's preferred 6–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is nitrogen — measured at N 1.09 g/kg, P 15.5 mg/kg, K 192 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Parsley prefers loam soils, while Nyeri is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Parsley's full potential is about 4,000 kg/acre (~KES 400,000/acre at KES 100/kg), but at Nyeri's 66/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 3,300 kg/acre (~KES 330,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.