Growing Cabbage in Nyandarua
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyandarua's nutrient profile
Yes — Nyandarua is well suited to Cabbage. Nyandarua's soil (pH 5.38, strongly acidic) gives Cabbage a suitability score of 75/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Nyandarua County is well suited to Cabbage, scoring 75/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.38 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–7.5 band Cabbage prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is phosphorus and potassium — measured at N 1.28 g/kg, P 14 mg/kg, K 166 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay soils suit Cabbage, which favours clay loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Cabbage is the #18 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Nyandarua County. At current prices (about KES 18/kg) and a typical 15,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Cabbage crop here can gross roughly KES 270,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyandarua soil | Cabbage needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.38 | 5–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.28 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 166 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,100 mm | 700–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,300 m | 800–2,500 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Nyandarua
Long Rains· March–MayMain season here
Short Rains· October–December
Dry Season· January–March
Top dressing guide
Nyandarua's nitrogen (1.28 g/kg) already meets Cabbage's 1.2 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Seed varieties for Nyandarua
Varieties suited to Nyandarua's 2,300 m altitude and 1,100 mm annual rainfall — 2 of 2 cabbage varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag