Growing Broccoli in Trans Nzoia
Soil suitability analysis based on Trans Nzoia's nutrient profile
Yes — Trans Nzoia is well suited to Broccoli. Trans Nzoia's soil (pH 5.93, slightly acidic) gives Broccoli a suitability score of 82/100. Match fertilizer to Trans Nzoia's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Trans Nzoia County is well suited to Broccoli, scoring 82/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. At an average pH of 5.93 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Broccoli's preferred 6–7.5 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 Broccoli's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Broccoli, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Broccoli is the #53 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Trans Nzoia County. At current prices (about KES 90/kg) and a typical 6,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Broccoli crop here can gross roughly KES 540,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Trans Nzoia soil | Broccoli needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.93 | 6–7.5 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.68 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 27.3 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 213 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,200 mm | 800–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,900 m | 1,800–2,800 m | OK |
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