Growing Snow Peas in Bungoma
Soil suitability analysis based on Bungoma's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Bungoma is moderately suited to Snow Peas. Bungoma's soil (pH 5.56, slightly acidic) gives Snow Peas a suitability score of 73/100. Match fertilizer to Bungoma's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Bungoma County is a solid choice for Snow Peas, with a soil-match score of 73/100. Local soils average pH 5.56 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7.5 band Snow Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.12 g/kg), phosphorus (15.7 mg/kg) and potassium (161 mg/kg) all meet Snow Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Snow Peas, which favours loam. At current prices (about KES 185/kg) and a typical 1,800 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Snow Peas crop here can gross roughly KES 333,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Bungoma soil | Snow Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.56 | 5.5–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.12 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 15.7 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 161 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 700–1,200 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,500 m | 1,500–3,000 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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