Growing Pumpkin in Nyamira

Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile

Nyamira County is a solid choice for Pumpkin, with a soil-match score of 61/100. At an average pH of 5.58 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Pumpkin's preferred 5.8–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is phosphorus and potassium — measured at N 0.84 g/kg, P 11.6 mg/kg, K 148 mg/kg against this crop's medium/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. Pumpkin prefers sandy loam soils, while Nyamira is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Pumpkin's full potential is about 10,000 kg/acre (~KES 300,000/acre at KES 30/kg), but at Nyamira's 61/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 7,625 kg/acre (~KES 228,750/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.