Growing Garden Peas in Elgeyo Marakwet
Soil suitability analysis based on Elgeyo Marakwet's nutrient profile
Yes — Elgeyo Marakwet is well suited to Garden Peas. Elgeyo Marakwet's soil (pH 6.27, slightly acidic) gives Garden Peas a suitability score of 94/100. Match fertilizer to Elgeyo Marakwet's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Elgeyo Marakwet County is well suited to Garden Peas, scoring 94/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.27 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7 band Garden Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.39 g/kg), phosphorus (22.2 mg/kg) and potassium (213 mg/kg) all meet Garden Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Garden Peas prefers sandy loam soils, while Elgeyo Marakwet is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Garden Peas is the #2 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Elgeyo Marakwet County. At current prices (about KES 145/kg) and a typical 2,500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Garden Peas crop here can gross roughly KES 362,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Elgeyo Marakwet soil | Garden Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.27 | 5.5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.39 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 22.2 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 213 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,000 mm | 800–2,100 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,800 m | 1,500–2,600 m | OK |
Seed varieties for Elgeyo Marakwet
4 garden peas varieties are rated for Elgeyo Marakwet's altitude (1,800 m) and rainfall (1,000 mm):
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag