Growing Soybeans in Kericho
Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile
Yes — Kericho is well suited to Soybeans. Kericho's soil (pH 5.94, slightly acidic) gives Soybeans a suitability score of 76/100. Match fertilizer to Kericho's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kericho County is well suited to Soybeans, scoring 76/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.94 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–7 band Soybeans prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Soybeans's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Soybeans prefers loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 700 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Soybeans crop here can gross roughly KES 52,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kericho soil | Soybeans needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.94 | 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 | 600–2,000 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | 0–1,800 m | High |
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