Growing Soybeans in Embu
Soil suitability analysis based on Embu's nutrient profile
Yes — Embu is well suited to Soybeans. Embu's soil (pH 5.1, strongly acidic) gives Soybeans a suitability score of 80/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Embu County is well suited to Soybeans, scoring 80/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.1 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–7 band Soybeans prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.04 g/kg), phosphorus (12.6 mg/kg) and potassium (194 mg/kg) all meet Soybeans's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Soybeans, which favours loam. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 700 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Soybeans crop here can gross roughly KES 52,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Embu soil | Soybeans needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.1 | 5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.04 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.6 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 194 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,300 mm | 600–2,000 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,400 m | 0–1,800 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag