Growing Sorghum in West Pokot

Soil suitability analysis based on West Pokot's nutrient profile

West Pokot County is a solid choice for Sorghum, with a soil-match score of 71/100. Local soils average pH 6.04 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–8 band Sorghum prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.67 g/kg), phosphorus (24.8 mg/kg) and potassium (211 mg/kg) all meet Sorghum's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Sorghum prefers clay soils, while West Pokot is largely sandy loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Sorghum's full potential is about 1,200 kg/acre (~KES 81,600/acre at KES 68/kg), but at West Pokot's 71/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 1,065 kg/acre (~KES 72,420/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.