Growing Pigeon Peas in Homa Bay

Soil suitability analysis based on Homa Bay's nutrient profile

Homa Bay County is a solid choice for Pigeon Peas, with a soil-match score of 66/100. Local soils average pH 5.27 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–8 band Pigeon Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.05 g/kg), phosphorus (13.8 mg/kg) and potassium (147 mg/kg) all meet Pigeon Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Pigeon Peas prefers sandy soils, while Homa Bay is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Pigeon Peas's full potential is about 600 kg/acre (~KES 45,000/acre at KES 75/kg), but at Homa Bay's 66/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 495 kg/acre (~KES 37,125/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.