Growing Sisal in Samburu
Soil suitability analysis based on Samburu's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Samburu is moderately suited to Sisal. Samburu's soil (pH 8.28, alkaline) gives Sisal a suitability score of 67/100. Match fertilizer to Samburu's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Samburu County is a solid choice for Sisal, with a soil-match score of 67/100. Local soils average pH 8.28 — alkaline and inside the 5.5–8.5 band Sisal prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.67 g/kg), phosphorus (42.1 mg/kg) and potassium (387 mg/kg) all meet Sisal's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly sandy soils suit Sisal, which favours sandy. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Sisal is the single best-matched crop of the 106 we assess for Samburu County. Sisal's full potential is about 1,000 kg/acre (~KES 90,000/acre at KES 90/kg), but at Samburu's 67/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 838 kg/acre (~KES 75,420/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Samburu soil | Sisal needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 8.28 | 5.5–8.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.67 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 42.1 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 387 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 350 mm | 250–700 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 900 m | 0–1,800 m | OK |
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