Growing Maize in Nakuru
Soil suitability analysis based on Nakuru's nutrient profile
Suitability Score
Soil Match Analysis
| Nutrient | Nakuru Soil | Maize Needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.28 | 5.5–7 | ✓ OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.59 g/kg | high | high |
| Phosphorus | 25.2 mg/kg | high | high |
| Potassium | 239 mg/kg | medium | medium |
Planting Calendar
Long Rains
Month 1
Sowing & Basal Fertilizer (DAP/NPK)
Month 2
Top Dressing (CAN/Urea) & 1st Weeding
Month 3
Crop Protection & Scouting
Short Rains
Month 1
Fast Sowing & Basal Fertilizer
Month 2
Top Dressing & Weeding
Month 3
Fast Growth Scouting
Dry Season
Month 1
Land Preparation & Manure
Month 2
Soil Testing & Resting
Month 3
Seed Selection & Storage
Top Dressing Guide
Product
CAN
Timing
Week 4–6 after germination
Instruction
When plant is knee-high broadcast between rows
Bags per Acre
1
Recommended Seed Varieties
H614Highland
Kenya Seed Company · 180-240 days · 35-40 bags/acre
Excellent grain quality; tolerant to common blights.
H6213Highland
Kenya Seed Company · 170-210 days · 38-42 bags/acre
High yielding; strong stalk preventing lodging.
H513Medium Altitude
Kenya Seed Company · 120-150 days · 25-30 bags/acre
Fast maturing; good performance in transitional climates.
Katumani Composite BDryland
KALRO · 90-120 days · 15-18 bags/acre
Highly drought-tolerant; ensures harvest in low rainfall.
DH04Dryland
KALRO · 90-110 days · 18-22 bags/acre
Extremely fast maturing; escapes late-season heat stress.
Economics
Market priceKES 65/kg
Expected yield1,500 kg/acre
Estimated revenueKES 97,500/acre
Soil textureLoam
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