Growing Beans in Nyamira
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile
Yes — Nyamira is well suited to Beans. Nyamira's soil (pH 5.58, slightly acidic) gives Beans a suitability score of 79/100. Match fertilizer to Nyamira's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Nyamira County is well suited to Beans, scoring 79/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. At an average pH of 5.58 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Beans's preferred 6–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is phosphorus — measured at N 0.84 g/kg, P 11.6 mg/kg, K 148 mg/kg against this crop's low/medium/low demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Beans, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Beans is the #16 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Nyamira County. At current prices (about KES 130/kg) and a typical 800 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Beans crop here can gross roughly KES 104,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyamira soil | Beans needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.58 | 6–7 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 0.84 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 11.6 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 148 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,600 mm | 500–1,600 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Nyamira
Long Rains· March–MayMain season here
Short Rains· August–October
Dry Season· January–March
Top dressing guide
Nyamira's nitrogen reads 0.84 g/kg, but the rate stays at zero: Beans is not top-dressed, for the crop-specific reason above.
Seed varieties for Nyamira
5 beans varieties are rated for Nyamira's altitude (1,700 m) and rainfall (1,600 mm):
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag