Growing Moringa in Siaya

Soil suitability analysis based on Siaya's nutrient profile

Siaya County is a solid choice for Moringa, with a soil-match score of 63/100. At an average pH of 5.33 the soil is moderately acidic, below Moringa's preferred 6–8 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 low/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Moringa prefers sandy loam soils, while Siaya is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Moringa's full potential is about 4,000 kg/acre (~KES 400,000/acre at KES 100/kg), but at Siaya's 63/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 3,150 kg/acre (~KES 315,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.