Growing Pigeon Peas in Nandi

Soil suitability analysis based on Nandi's nutrient profile

Nandi County is a solid choice for Pigeon Peas, with a soil-match score of 60/100. Local soils average pH 6.17 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–8 band Pigeon Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.37 g/kg), phosphorus (26.4 mg/kg) and potassium (207 mg/kg) all meet Pigeon Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Pigeon Peas prefers sandy soils, while Nandi 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 Nandi's 60/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 450 kg/acre (~KES 33,750/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.