Growing Chia in Uasin Gishu

Soil suitability analysis based on Uasin Gishu's nutrient profile

Uasin Gishu County is a solid choice for Chia, with a soil-match score of 71/100. Local soils average pH 6.39 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–8 band Chia prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.56 g/kg), phosphorus (25.3 mg/kg) and potassium (227 mg/kg) all meet Chia's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Chia prefers sandy loam soils, while Uasin Gishu is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Chia's full potential is about 400 kg/acre (~KES 60,000/acre at KES 150/kg), but at Uasin Gishu's 71/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 355 kg/acre (~KES 53,250/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.