Growing Green Grams in Mombasa
Soil suitability analysis based on Mombasa's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Mombasa is moderately suited to Green Grams. Mombasa's soil (pH 6.24, slightly acidic) gives Green Grams a suitability score of 70/100. Match fertilizer to Mombasa's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Mombasa County is a solid choice for Green Grams, with a soil-match score of 70/100. Local soils average pH 6.24 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–8 band Green Grams prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.95 g/kg), phosphorus (8.4 mg/kg) and potassium (136 mg/kg) all meet Green Grams's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly sandy soils suit Green Grams, which favours sandy loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Green Grams is the #54 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Mombasa County. Green Grams's full potential is about 400 kg/acre (~KES 48,000/acre at KES 120/kg), but at Mombasa's 70/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 350 kg/acre (~KES 42,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Mombasa soil | Green Grams needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.24 | 5.5–8 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.95 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 8.4 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 136 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,000 mm | 250–700 mm | High |
| Altitude | 50 m | 0–1,800 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Mombasa's nitrogen reads 0.95 g/kg, but the rate stays at zero: Green Grams is not top-dressed, for the crop-specific reason above.
Recommended seed varieties
No variety in our list is specifically rated for Mombasa's 50 m altitude and 1,000 mm rainfall, so all 2 are shown. Confirm with your agrovet before buying.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag