Which county is best for Bambara Nuts farming in Kenya?

Based on soil and climate suitability analysis, the top counties for Bambara Nuts are Baringo, Kilifi, Lamu. Scores combine soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium against Bambara Nuts's nutrient requirements, plus a rainfall and altitude multiplier that penalises counties outside the crop's climate range.

What soil pH does Bambara Nuts need?

Bambara Nuts grows best between pH 5 and 6.5. Counties whose soils fall outside this range will need lime (if acidic) or sulphur (if alkaline) before planting.

What is the expected yield per acre for Bambara Nuts in Kenya?

A well-managed Bambara Nuts crop yields about 400 kg/acre. At a market price of approximately KES 150/kg, gross revenue per acre is around KES 60,000.

Best counties to grow Bambara Nuts in Kenya

All 47 counties ranked by soil and climate suitability for Bambara Nuts — scored against pH 5–6.5 target, low nitrogen, low phosphorus, low potassium, plus rainfall (500–800 mm) and altitude (0–1600 m) requirements.

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Quick answer

The best counties for Bambara Nuts in Kenya are Baringo, Kilifi, Lamu, based on soil and climate suitability. Bambara Nuts grows best at pH 5–6.5; these rank highest across all 47 counties on ShambaIQ's soil scoring.