Growing Garden Peas in Meru
Soil suitability analysis based on Meru's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Meru is moderately suited to Garden Peas. Meru's soil (pH 4.88, strongly acidic) gives Garden Peas a suitability score of 71/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Meru County is a solid choice for Garden Peas, with a soil-match score of 71/100. At an average pH of 4.88 the soil is strongly acidic, below Garden Peas's preferred 5.5–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.22 g/kg), phosphorus (20.3 mg/kg) and potassium (218 mg/kg) all meet Garden Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Garden Peas prefers sandy loam soils, while Meru is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Garden Peas is the #19 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Meru County. Garden Peas's full potential is about 2,500 kg/acre (~KES 362,500/acre at KES 145/kg), but at Meru's 71/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 2,219 kg/acre (~KES 321,755/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Meru soil | Garden Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 4.88 | 5.5–7 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.22 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 20.3 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 218 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 800–2,100 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,500 m | 1,500–2,600 m | OK |
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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