Growing Cabbage in Nyamira
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Nyamira is moderately suited to Cabbage. Nyamira's soil (pH 5.58, slightly acidic) gives Cabbage a suitability score of 69/100. Match fertilizer to Nyamira's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Nyamira County is a solid choice for Cabbage, with a soil-match score of 69/100. Local soils average pH 5.58 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–7.5 band Cabbage prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — measured at N 0.84 g/kg, P 11.6 mg/kg, K 148 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Cabbage, which favours clay loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Cabbage is the #33 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Nyamira County. Cabbage's full potential is about 15,000 kg/acre (~KES 270,000/acre at KES 18/kg), but at Nyamira's 69/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 12,938 kg/acre (~KES 232,884/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyamira soil | Cabbage needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.58 | 5–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.84 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | Low |
| Phosphorus | 11.6 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 148 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,600 mm | 700–1,500 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 800–2,500 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 (0.84 g/kg) is 70% of the 1.2 g/kg Cabbage needs, so the standard 1 bag/acre is raised to 1.25. Split it across two applications to limit leaching.
Seed varieties for Nyamira
Varieties suited to Nyamira's 1,700 m altitude and 1,600 mm annual rainfall — 2 of 2 cabbage varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag