Growing Broccoli in West Pokot
Soil suitability analysis based on West Pokot's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — West Pokot is moderately suited to Broccoli. West Pokot's soil (pH 6.04, slightly acidic) gives Broccoli a suitability score of 59/100. Match fertilizer to West Pokot's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Broccoli can be grown in West Pokot County, but the soil scores 59/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. Local soils average pH 6.04 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Broccoli prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.67 g/kg), phosphorus (24.8 mg/kg) and potassium (211 mg/kg) all meet Broccoli's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly sandy loam soils suit Broccoli, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Broccoli is the #96 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for West Pokot County. Broccoli's full potential is about 6,000 kg/acre (~KES 540,000/acre at KES 90/kg), but at West Pokot's 59/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 4,425 kg/acre (~KES 398,250/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Better matched to West Pokot's soil: Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — each scores higher on the same soil.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | West Pokot soil | Broccoli needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.04 | 6–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.67 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 24.8 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 211 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,000 mm | 800–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,500 m | 1,800–2,800 m | Low |
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