Tharaka Nithi county soil health report

Soil suitability and agriculture in Tharaka Nithi County

Choosing the right inputs in Tharaka Nithi County starts with its soil chemistry. Sitting in the Central Highlands zone, Tharaka Nithi records an average soil pH of 4.99 — strongly acidic. At this acidity, phosphorus and several nutrients get locked in the soil, so liming before planting is one of the highest-return moves a Tharaka Nithi farmer can make.

On nutrients, Tharaka Nithi soils measure nitrogen at 1.23 g/kg, extractable phosphorus at 19.6 mg/kg and potassium at 211 mg/kg. A basal DAP or NPK dressing at planting followed by CAN top-dressing is the usual backbone, but the exact blend and bag-per-acre rate should be tuned to these figures and your target crop. On current data, Tharaka Nithi soils score highest for Avocado. Get a free, Tharaka Nithi-specific fertilizer plan for your exact farm below.