Growing Taro (Nduma) in Uasin Gishu
Soil suitability analysis based on Uasin Gishu's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Uasin Gishu is moderately suited to Taro (Nduma). Uasin Gishu's soil (pH 6.39, slightly acidic) gives Taro (Nduma) a suitability score of 71/100. Match fertilizer to Uasin Gishu's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Uasin Gishu County is a solid choice for Taro (Nduma), with a soil-match score of 71/100. Local soils average pH 6.39 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–6.5 band Taro (Nduma) prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.56 g/kg), phosphorus (25.3 mg/kg) and potassium (227 mg/kg) all meet Taro (Nduma)'s requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Taro (Nduma), which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Taro (Nduma) is the #64 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Uasin Gishu County. Taro (Nduma)'s full potential is about 7,000 kg/acre (~KES 630,000/acre at KES 90/kg), but at Uasin Gishu's 71/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 6,213 kg/acre (~KES 559,170/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Uasin Gishu soil | Taro (Nduma) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.39 | 5.5–6.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.56 g/kg | min 0.8 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.3 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 227 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,100 mm | 1,000–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,100 m | 0–1,850 m | High |
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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