Growing Sisal in Wajir
Soil suitability analysis based on Wajir's nutrient profile
Possible but challenging — Wajir is only marginally suited to Sisal. Wajir's soil (pH 8.4, alkaline) gives Sisal a suitability score of 41/100. Match fertilizer to Wajir's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Wajir County is a challenging environment for Sisal (soil-match score 41/100) and will need significant amendment before planting. Local soils average pH 8.4 — alkaline and inside the 5.5–8.5 band Sisal prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.52 g/kg), phosphorus (39.3 mg/kg) and potassium (396 mg/kg) all meet Sisal's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly sandy soils suit Sisal, which favours sandy. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Sisal is the single best-matched crop of the 106 we assess for Wajir County. Sisal's full potential is about 1,000 kg/acre (~KES 90,000/acre at KES 90/kg), but at Wajir's 41/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 513 kg/acre (~KES 46,170/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Wajir soil | Sisal needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 8.4 | 5.5–8.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.52 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 39.3 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 396 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 200 mm | 250–700 mm | Low |
| Altitude | 250 m | 0–1,800 m | OK |
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