Growing Pigeon Peas in Kajiado
Soil suitability analysis based on Kajiado's nutrient profile
Yes — Kajiado is well suited to Pigeon Peas. Kajiado's soil (pH 6.55, near-neutral) gives Pigeon Peas a suitability score of 94/100. Match fertilizer to Kajiado's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kajiado County is well suited to Pigeon Peas, scoring 94/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.55 — neutral and inside the 5–8 band Pigeon Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.97 g/kg), phosphorus (20.6 mg/kg) and potassium (257 mg/kg) all meet Pigeon Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly sandy loam soils suit Pigeon Peas, which favours sandy. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Pigeon Peas is the #3 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Kajiado County. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 600 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Pigeon Peas crop here can gross roughly KES 45,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kajiado soil | Pigeon Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.55 | 5–8 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.97 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 20.6 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 257 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 500 mm | 400–900 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 0–1,800 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
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Economics
Fertilizer prices
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