Growing Bambara Nuts in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Migori is moderately suited to Bambara Nuts. Migori's soil (pH 5.43, strongly acidic) gives Bambara Nuts a suitability score of 58/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Bambara Nuts can be grown in Migori County, but the soil scores 58/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. Local soils average pH 5.43 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–6.5 band Bambara Nuts prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.2 g/kg), phosphorus (12.2 mg/kg) and potassium (169 mg/kg) all meet Bambara Nuts's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Bambara Nuts prefers sandy soils, while Migori is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Bambara Nuts is the #68 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Migori County. Bambara Nuts's full potential is about 400 kg/acre (~KES 60,000/acre at KES 150/kg), but at Migori's 58/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 290 kg/acre (~KES 43,500/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Better matched to Migori's soil: Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — each scores higher on the same soil.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Migori soil | Bambara Nuts needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 5–6.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 169 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 500–800 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 0–1,600 m | OK |
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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