Growing Sorghum in Kericho
Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile
Suitability Score
Soil Match Analysis
| Nutrient | Kericho Soil | Sorghum Needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.94 | 5–7.5 | ✓ OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.34 g/kg | low | low |
| Phosphorus | 23.7 mg/kg | low | low |
| Potassium | 225 mg/kg | low | low |
Planting Calendar
Long Rains
Month 1
Sowing & Basal Fertilizer
Month 2
Top Dressing & 1st Weeding
Month 3
Bird Control & Scouting
Short Rains
Month 1
Sowing & Basal Fertilizer
Month 2
Top Dressing & 1st Weeding
Month 3
Bird Control
Dry Season
Month 1
Harvesting & Drying
Month 2
Land Resting
Month 3
Seed Selection
Top Dressing Guide
Product
CAN
Timing
Week 4 after germination
Instruction
One application at vegetative stage is sufficient
Bags per Acre
0.5
Recommended Seed Varieties
GadamDryland
KALRO · 100-110 days · 12-15 bags/acre
Ideal for commercial brewing; highly drought resilient.
SeredoMedium/Dryland
KALRO · 110-120 days · 15-18 bags/acre
Brown grain; excellent bird resistance.
Economics
Market priceKES 80/kg
Expected yield1,200 kg/acre
Estimated revenueKES 96,000/acre
Soil textureClay
Fertilizer Prices
DAP
KES 2,500(6,500)
CAN
KES 2,500(4,500)
NPK 17:17:17
KES 2,500(5,600)
Urea
KES 2,500(5,500)
Lime
KES 1,500(1,800)
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag