Kale (Sukuma) Farming Guide — Kenya
Soil requirements, top counties, seed varieties, fertilizer plan & economics
Soil Requirements
pH Range
5.5–7
Nitrogen
high
Phosphorus
medium
Potassium
medium
Preferred texture: Clay Loam
Best Counties for Kale (Sukuma)
Challenging Counties for Kale (Sukuma)
These counties may need soil amendments for Kale (Sukuma)
Certified Seed Varieties
Thousand HeadedMedium/Highland
Simlaw Seeds · 60-70 days · 100-120 bags/acre
Continuous harvesting up to 9 months.
Collard Mfalme F1Medium/Highland
Royal Seeds · 45-60 days · 140-160 bags/acre
High yielding hybrid; soft large leaves.
Economics
Market priceKES 36/kg
Expected yield6,000 kg/acre
Est. revenueKES 216,000/acre
Top Dressing
Product: CAN
Timing: Every 3 weeks after first harvest
Bags/acre: 0.5
Kale is a heavy feeder. Regular top dressing is critical for continuous harvest.
Fertilizer Prices
DAPKES 2,500
CANKES 2,500
NPK 17:17:17KES 2,500
UreaKES 2,500
LimeKES 1,500
Subsidized price / 50kg bag