Growing Cabbage in Murang'a
Soil suitability analysis based on Murang'a's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Murang'a is moderately suited to Cabbage. Murang'a's soil (pH 5.03, strongly acidic) gives Cabbage a suitability score of 65/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Murang'a County is a solid choice for Cabbage, with a soil-match score of 65/100. Local soils average pH 5.03 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–7.5 band Cabbage prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is phosphorus and potassium — measured at N 1.2 g/kg, P 12.2 mg/kg, K 168 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay soils suit Cabbage, which favours clay loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Cabbage is the #42 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Murang'a County. Cabbage's full potential is about 15,000 kg/acre (~KES 270,000/acre at KES 18/kg), but at Murang'a's 65/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 12,188 kg/acre (~KES 219,384/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Murang'a soil | Cabbage needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.03 | 5–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 168 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,200 mm | 700–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,500 m | 800–2,500 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Murang'a
Long Rains· March–MayMain season here
Short Rains· October–December
Dry Season· January–March
Top dressing guide
Murang'a's nitrogen (1.2 g/kg) already meets Cabbage's 1.2 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Seed varieties for Murang'a
Varieties suited to Murang'a's 1,500 m altitude and 1,200 mm annual rainfall — 2 of 2 cabbage varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag