Growing Garden Peas in Murang'a
Soil suitability analysis based on Murang'a's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Murang'a is moderately suited to Garden Peas. Murang'a's soil (pH 5.03, strongly acidic) gives Garden Peas a suitability score of 73/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Murang'a County is a solid choice for Garden Peas, with a soil-match score of 73/100. At an average pH of 5.03 the soil is moderately acidic, below Garden Peas's preferred 5.5–7 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 (168 mg/kg) all meet Garden Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Garden Peas prefers sandy loam soils, while Murang'a is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Garden Peas is the #19 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Murang'a County. At current prices (about KES 145/kg) and a typical 2,500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Garden Peas crop here can gross roughly KES 362,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Murang'a soil | Garden Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.03 | 5.5–7 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 168 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,200 mm | 800–2,100 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,500 m | 1,500–2,600 m | OK |
Seed varieties for Murang'a
2 garden peas varieties are rated for Murang'a's altitude (1,500 m) and rainfall (1,200 mm):
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag