Growing Radish in Siaya

Soil suitability analysis based on Siaya's nutrient profile

Siaya County is a solid choice for Radish, with a soil-match score of 61/100. At an average pH of 5.33 the soil is moderately acidic, below Radish'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 medium/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Radish prefers sandy loam soils, while Siaya is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Radish's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 320,000/acre at KES 40/kg), but at Siaya's 61/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 6,100 kg/acre (~KES 244,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.