Growing Dhania in Tana River

Soil suitability analysis based on Tana River's nutrient profile

Dhania can be grown in Tana River County, but the soil scores 58/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. Local soils average pH 6.4 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Dhania prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.04 g/kg), phosphorus (8.5 mg/kg) and potassium (108 mg/kg) all meet Dhania's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Dhania prefers loam soils, while Tana River is largely sandy, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 900 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Dhania crop here can gross roughly KES 67,500 per acre.