Growing Courgette (Zucchini) in Siaya

Soil suitability analysis based on Siaya's nutrient profile

Siaya County is a solid choice for Courgette (Zucchini), with a soil-match score of 72/100. At an average pH of 5.33 the soil is moderately acidic, below Courgette (Zucchini)'s preferred 5.8–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is potassium — measured at N 1.2 g/kg, P 12.1 mg/kg, K 134 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Courgette (Zucchini), which favours loam. At current prices (about KES 50/kg) and a typical 12,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Courgette (Zucchini) crop here can gross roughly KES 600,000 per acre.