Growing Garden Peas in Kakamega
Soil suitability analysis based on Kakamega's nutrient profile
Yes — Kakamega is well suited to Garden Peas. Kakamega's soil (pH 5.63, slightly acidic) gives Garden Peas a suitability score of 86/100. Match fertilizer to Kakamega's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kakamega County is well suited to Garden Peas, scoring 86/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.63 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7 band Garden Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is potassium — measured at N 1.01 g/kg, P 14 mg/kg, K 147 mg/kg against this crop's low/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Garden Peas prefers sandy loam soils, while Kakamega is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Garden Peas is the #9 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Kakamega 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 | Kakamega soil | Garden Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.63 | 5.5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.01 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 147 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,900 mm | 800–2,100 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,500 m | 1,500–2,600 m | OK |
Seed varieties for Kakamega
2 garden peas varieties are rated for Kakamega's altitude (1,500 m) and rainfall (1,900 mm):
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag