Growing Beans in Kericho
Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile
Yes — Kericho is well suited to Beans. Kericho's soil (pH 5.94, slightly acidic) gives Beans a suitability score of 83/100. Match fertilizer to Kericho's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kericho County is well suited to Beans, scoring 83/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. At an average pH of 5.94 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Beans's preferred 6–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Beans's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Beans prefers loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Beans is the #14 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Kericho County. At current prices (about KES 130/kg) and a typical 800 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Beans crop here can gross roughly KES 104,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kericho soil | Beans needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.94 | 6–7 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.34 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 23.7 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 225 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,800 mm | 500–1,600 mm | High |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Kericho
Long Rains· April–JuneMain season here
Short Rains· October–December
Dry Season· February–April
Top dressing guide
Kericho's nitrogen reads 1.34 g/kg, but the rate stays at zero: Beans is not top-dressed, for the crop-specific reason above.
Seed varieties for Kericho
Varieties suited to Kericho's 2,000 m altitude and 1,800 mm annual rainfall — 2 of 7 beans varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag