Growing Snow Peas in Migori
Soil suitability analysis based on Migori's nutrient profile
Possible but challenging — Migori is only marginally suited to Snow Peas. Migori's soil (pH 5.43, strongly acidic) gives Snow Peas a suitability score of 52/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Snow Peas can be grown in Migori County, but the soil scores 52/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.43 the soil is moderately acidic, below Snow Peas's preferred 5.5–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.2 g/kg), phosphorus (12.2 mg/kg) and potassium (169 mg/kg) all meet Snow Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Snow Peas, which favours loam. Snow Peas's full potential is about 1,800 kg/acre (~KES 333,000/acre at KES 185/kg), but at Migori's 52/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 1,170 kg/acre (~KES 216,450/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Migori soil | Snow Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.43 | 5.5–7.5 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 169 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,400 mm | 700–1,200 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 1,500–3,000 m | Low |
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