Growing Bambara Nuts in Homa Bay
Soil suitability analysis based on Homa Bay's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Homa Bay is moderately suited to Bambara Nuts. Homa Bay's soil (pH 5.27, strongly acidic) gives Bambara Nuts a suitability score of 73/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Homa Bay County is a solid choice for Bambara Nuts, with a soil-match score of 73/100. Local soils average pH 5.27 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–6.5 band Bambara Nuts prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.05 g/kg), phosphorus (13.8 mg/kg) and potassium (147 mg/kg) all meet Bambara Nuts's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Bambara Nuts prefers sandy soils, while Homa Bay is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Bambara Nuts is the #22 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Homa Bay County. At current prices (about KES 150/kg) and a typical 400 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Bambara Nuts crop here can gross roughly KES 60,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Homa Bay soil | Bambara Nuts needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.27 | 5–6.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.05 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 13.8 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 147 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,100 mm | 500–800 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,200 m | 0–1,600 m | OK |
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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