Growing Snow Peas in Nyandarua
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyandarua's nutrient profile
Yes — Nyandarua is well suited to Snow Peas. Nyandarua's soil (pH 5.38, strongly acidic) gives Snow Peas a suitability score of 75/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Nyandarua County is well suited to Snow Peas, scoring 75/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. At an average pH of 5.38 the soil is moderately acidic, below Snow Peas's preferred 5.5–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.28 g/kg), phosphorus (14 mg/kg) and potassium (166 mg/kg) all meet Snow Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Snow Peas prefers loam soils, while Nyandarua is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 185/kg) and a typical 1,800 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Snow Peas crop here can gross roughly KES 333,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyandarua soil | Snow Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.38 | 5.5–7.5 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.28 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 166 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,100 mm | 700–1,200 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,300 m | 1,500–3,000 m | OK |
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