Growing Pawpaw in Siaya

Soil suitability analysis based on Siaya's nutrient profile

Siaya County is a solid choice for Pawpaw, with a soil-match score of 64/100. At an average pH of 5.33 the soil is moderately acidic, below Pawpaw's preferred 6–7.5 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. Pawpaw prefers sandy loam soils, while Siaya is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Pawpaw's full potential is about 12,000 kg/acre (~KES 336,000/acre at KES 28/kg), but at Siaya's 64/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 9,600 kg/acre (~KES 268,800/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.