Growing Garden Peas in Kericho
Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile
Yes — Kericho is well suited to Garden Peas. Kericho's soil (pH 5.94, slightly acidic) gives Garden Peas a suitability score of 92/100. Match fertilizer to Kericho's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kericho County is well suited to Garden Peas, scoring 92/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.94 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7 band Garden Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Garden Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Garden Peas prefers sandy loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Garden Peas is the #4 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Kericho 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 | Kericho soil | Garden Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.94 | 5.5–7 | OK |
| 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 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,800 mm | 800–2,100 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | 1,500–2,600 m | OK |
Seed varieties for Kericho
4 garden peas varieties are rated for Kericho's altitude (2,000 m) and rainfall (1,800 mm):
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag