Growing Pigeon Peas in Nyamira

Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile

Pigeon Peas can be grown in Nyamira County, but the soil scores 49/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. Local soils average pH 5.58 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–8 band Pigeon Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (0.84 g/kg), phosphorus (11.6 mg/kg) and potassium (148 mg/kg) all meet Pigeon Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Pigeon Peas prefers sandy soils, while Nyamira 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 Nyamira's 49/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 368 kg/acre (~KES 27,600/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.