Growing Wheat in Marsabit
Soil suitability analysis based on Marsabit's nutrient profile
Suitability Score
Soil Match Analysis
| Nutrient | Marsabit Soil | Wheat Needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 8.22 | 6–7.5 | ⚠ Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 0.52 g/kg | high | high |
| Phosphorus | 37.3 mg/kg | high | high |
| Potassium | 420 mg/kg | medium | medium |
Planting Calendar
Long Rains
Month 1
Drilling Sowing & Basal Fertilizer
Month 2
Top Dressing & Weed Control
Month 3
Pest Monitoring & Protection
Short Rains
Month 1
Sowing & Basal Fertilizer
Month 2
Top Dressing & Weed Control
Month 3
Pest Monitoring
Dry Season
Month 1
Post-Harvest Processing
Month 2
Land Resting
Month 3
Dry Planting Preparation
Top Dressing Guide
Product
CAN
Timing
Tillering stage (Week 3–4)
Instruction
Apply at tillering for maximum tiller development
Bags per Acre
1
Recommended Seed Varieties
KS MwambaHighland
Kenya Seed Company · 130-150 days · 30-35 bags/acre
Stem rust resistant; strong lodging resistance.
RobinHighland
KALRO · 120-140 days · 28-32 bags/acre
Consistent performance across environments.
Economics
Market priceKES 115/kg
Expected yield1,200 kg/acre
Estimated revenueKES 138,000/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