Growing Spinach in Wajir

Soil suitability analysis based on Wajir's nutrient profile

Wajir County is a challenging environment for Spinach (soil-match score 5/100) and will need significant amendment before planting. At an average pH of 8.4 the soil sits above Spinach'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 high/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Spinach 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 Spinach's minimum of 600 mm — so supplemental irrigation would be essential for this crop. Spinach's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 200,000/acre at KES 25/kg), but at Wajir's 5/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 500 kg/acre (~KES 12,500/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.