Growing Dhania in Tana River
Soil suitability analysis based on Tana River's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Tana River is moderately suited to Dhania. Tana River's soil (pH 6.4, slightly acidic) gives Dhania a suitability score of 58/100. Match fertilizer to Tana River's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
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. Dhania's full potential is about 1,500 kg/acre (~KES 112,500/acre at KES 75/kg), but at Tana River's 58/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 1,088 kg/acre (~KES 81,600/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Tana River soil | Dhania needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.4 | 6–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.04 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 8.5 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 108 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 400 mm | 500–1,000 mm | Low |
| Altitude | 200 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
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