Growing Tomato in Uasin Gishu
Soil suitability analysis based on Uasin Gishu's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Uasin Gishu is moderately suited to Tomato. Uasin Gishu's soil (pH 6.39, slightly acidic) gives Tomato a suitability score of 68/100. Match fertilizer to Uasin Gishu's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Uasin Gishu County is a solid choice for Tomato, with a soil-match score of 68/100. Local soils average pH 6.39 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7 band Tomato prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.56 g/kg), phosphorus (25.3 mg/kg) and potassium (227 mg/kg) all meet Tomato's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Tomato, which favours loam. Tomato's full potential is about 15,000 kg/acre (~KES 750,000/acre at KES 50/kg), but at Uasin Gishu's 68/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 12,750 kg/acre (~KES 637,500/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Uasin Gishu soil | Tomato needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.39 | 6–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.56 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.3 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 227 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,100 mm | 600–1,400 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,100 m | 0–1,800 m | High |
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