Growing Tea in West Pokot

Soil suitability analysis based on West Pokot's nutrient profile

West Pokot County is a solid choice for Tea, with a soil-match score of 69/100. At an average pH of 6.04 the soil sits above Tea's preferred 4.5–6 range, which can limit uptake of phosphorus and micronutrients. Nitrogen (1.67 g/kg), phosphorus (24.8 mg/kg) and potassium (211 mg/kg) all meet Tea's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Tea prefers clay soils, while West Pokot is largely sandy loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Tea's full potential is about 2,200 kg/acre (~KES 55,000/acre at KES 25/kg), but at West Pokot's 69/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 1,898 kg/acre (~KES 47,450/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.