Growing Pigeon Peas in Migori

Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile

Pigeon Peas can be grown in Migori County, but the soil scores 56/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. Local soils average pH 5.43 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–8 band Pigeon Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.2 g/kg), phosphorus (12.2 mg/kg) and potassium (169 mg/kg) all meet Pigeon Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Pigeon Peas prefers sandy soils, while Migori is largely clay loam, 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 Migori's 56/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 420 kg/acre (~KES 31,500/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.