Growing Mango in Uasin Gishu
Soil suitability analysis based on Uasin Gishu's nutrient profile
Generally not ideal — Uasin Gishu is poorly suited to Mango. Uasin Gishu's soil (pH 6.39, slightly acidic) gives Mango a suitability score of 29/100. Match fertilizer to Uasin Gishu's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Uasin Gishu County is a challenging environment for Mango (soil-match score 29/100) and will need significant amendment before planting. Local soils average pH 6.39 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–8.5 band Mango prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.56 g/kg), phosphorus (25.3 mg/kg) and potassium (227 mg/kg) all meet Mango's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Mango prefers sandy soils, while Uasin Gishu is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At 2100 m, the county sits above Mango's preferred altitude ceiling of 1200 m, where frost risk and cold nights reduce the crop's productivity. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Mango is the #102 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Uasin Gishu County. Mango's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 80,000/acre at KES 10/kg), but at Uasin Gishu's 29/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 2,900 kg/acre (~KES 29,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Better matched to Uasin Gishu's soil: Beans, Snow Peas, and Napier Grass — each scores higher on the same soil.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Uasin Gishu soil | Mango needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.39 | 5.5–8.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.56 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.3 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 227 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,100 mm | 500–1,200 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,100 m | 0–1,200 m | High |
Top dressing guide
Uasin Gishu's nitrogen (1.56 g/kg) already meets Mango's 0.5 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Recommended seed varieties
No variety in our list is specifically rated for Uasin Gishu's 2,100 m altitude and 1,100 mm rainfall, so all 2 are shown. Confirm with your agrovet before buying.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag