Growing Wambugu Apples in Kericho
Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile
Yes — Kericho is well suited to Wambugu Apples. Kericho's soil (pH 5.94, slightly acidic) gives Wambugu Apples a suitability score of 93/100. Match fertilizer to Kericho's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kericho County is well suited to Wambugu Apples, scoring 93/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.94 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–7 band Wambugu Apples prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Wambugu Apples's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Wambugu Apples prefers loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Wambugu Apples is the #3 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Kericho County. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 4,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Wambugu Apples crop here can gross roughly KES 300,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kericho soil | Wambugu Apples needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.94 | 5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.34 g/kg | min 0.8 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 23.7 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 225 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,800 mm | 1,000–1,800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | 1,500–2,500 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Kericho's nitrogen (1.34 g/kg) already meets Wambugu Apples's 0.8 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Seed varieties for Kericho
Varieties suited to Kericho's 2,000 m altitude and 1,800 mm annual rainfall — 1 of 1 wambugu apples varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag