Growing Okra in Wajir

Soil suitability analysis based on Wajir's nutrient profile

Wajir County is a challenging environment for Okra (soil-match score 9/100) and will need significant amendment before planting. At an average pH of 8.4 the soil sits above Okra's preferred 6–7.5 range, which can limit uptake of phosphorus and micronutrients. The main gap is nitrogen — measured at N 0.52 g/kg, P 39.3 mg/kg, K 396 mg/kg against this crop's medium/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Okra prefers loam soils, while Wajir is largely sandy, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Wajir receives approximately 200 mm/year — well below Okra's minimum of 500 mm — so supplemental irrigation would be essential for this crop. Okra's full potential is about 5,000 kg/acre (~KES 300,000/acre at KES 60/kg), but at Wajir's 9/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 563 kg/acre (~KES 33,780/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.