Growing Pyrethrum in Nyamira
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyamira's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Nyamira is moderately suited to Pyrethrum. Nyamira's soil (pH 5.58, slightly acidic) gives Pyrethrum a suitability score of 72/100. Match fertilizer to Nyamira's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Nyamira County is a solid choice for Pyrethrum, with a soil-match score of 72/100. Local soils average pH 5.58 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–6.5 band Pyrethrum prefers, so no lime is usually required. 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/high/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Pyrethrum, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Pyrethrum is the #25 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Nyamira County. At current prices (about KES 280/kg) and a typical 500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Pyrethrum crop here can gross roughly KES 140,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyamira soil | Pyrethrum needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.58 | 5–6.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.84 g/kg | min 0.8 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 11.6 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 148 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,600 mm | 900–1,500 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 1,800–3,000 m | Low |
Top dressing guide
Nyamira's nitrogen (0.84 g/kg) already meets Pyrethrum's 0.8 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Seed varieties for Nyamira
Varieties suited to Nyamira's 1,700 m altitude and 1,600 mm annual rainfall — 2 of 2 pyrethrum varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag