Growing Wheat in Bomet
Soil suitability analysis based on Bomet's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Bomet is moderately suited to Wheat. Bomet's soil (pH 6.02, slightly acidic) gives Wheat a suitability score of 60/100. Match fertilizer to Bomet's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Bomet County is a solid choice for Wheat, with a soil-match score of 60/100. Local soils average pH 6.02 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Wheat prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.38 g/kg), phosphorus (23.6 mg/kg) and potassium (237 mg/kg) all meet Wheat's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Wheat, which favours clay. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Wheat is the #67 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Bomet County. Wheat's full potential is about 2,000 kg/acre (~KES 100,000/acre at KES 50/kg), but at Bomet's 60/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 1,500 kg/acre (~KES 75,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Bomet soil | Wheat needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.02 | 6–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.38 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 23.6 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 237 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,500 mm | 450–950 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,900 m | 1,800–3,000 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Bomet
Long Rains· April–JuneMain season here
Short Rains· October–December
Dry Season· February–April
Top dressing guide
Bomet's nitrogen (1.38 g/kg) already meets Wheat's 1.2 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Seed varieties for Bomet
Varieties suited to Bomet's 1,900 m altitude and 1,500 mm annual rainfall — 2 of 2 wheat varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag