Growing Pigeon Peas in Kisumu

Soil suitability analysis based on Kisumu's nutrient profile

Kisumu County is a solid choice for Pigeon Peas, with a soil-match score of 67/100. Local soils average pH 5.54 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–8 band Pigeon Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.91 g/kg), phosphorus (12.5 mg/kg) and potassium (166 mg/kg) all meet Pigeon Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Pigeon Peas prefers sandy soils, while Kisumu is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Pigeon Peas's full potential is about 600 kg/acre (~KES 45,000/acre at KES 75/kg), but at Kisumu's 67/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 503 kg/acre (~KES 37,725/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.