Growing Sugarcane in Nyeri

Soil suitability analysis based on Nyeri's nutrient profile

Nyeri County is a solid choice for Sugarcane, with a soil-match score of 65/100. At an average pH of 5.23 the soil is moderately acidic, below Sugarcane's preferred 5.5–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is nitrogen and potassium — measured at N 1.09 g/kg, P 15.5 mg/kg, K 192 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. Sugarcane prefers loam soils, while Nyeri is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 5/kg) and a typical 27,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Sugarcane crop here can gross roughly KES 135,000 per acre.