Growing Broccoli in West Pokot

Soil suitability analysis based on West Pokot's nutrient profile

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. At current prices (about KES 90/kg) and a typical 5,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Broccoli crop here can gross roughly KES 450,000 per acre.