Growing Aloe Vera in Trans Nzoia

Soil suitability analysis based on Trans Nzoia's nutrient profile

Aloe Vera can be grown in Trans Nzoia County, but the soil scores 50/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.93 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Aloe Vera's preferred 6–8 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.68 g/kg), phosphorus (27.3 mg/kg) and potassium (213 mg/kg) all meet Aloe Vera's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Aloe Vera prefers sandy loam soils, while Trans Nzoia is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Aloe Vera is the #91 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Trans Nzoia County. Aloe Vera's full potential is about 12,000 kg/acre (~KES 480,000/acre at KES 40/kg), but at Trans Nzoia's 50/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 7,500 kg/acre (~KES 300,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.

Better matched to Trans Nzoia's soil: Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Sweet Potato — each scores higher on the same soil.