Growing Wambugu Apples in Nyandarua
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyandarua's nutrient profile
Yes — Nyandarua is well suited to Wambugu Apples. Nyandarua's soil (pH 5.38, strongly acidic) gives Wambugu Apples a suitability score of 85/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Nyandarua County is well suited to Wambugu Apples, scoring 85/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.38 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–7 band Wambugu Apples prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is potassium — measured at N 1.28 g/kg, P 14 mg/kg, K 166 mg/kg against this crop's medium/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Wambugu Apples prefers loam soils, while Nyandarua is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 4,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Wambugu Apples crop here can gross roughly KES 300,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyandarua soil | Wambugu Apples needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.38 | 5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.28 g/kg | min 0.8 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 166 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,100 mm | 1,000–1,800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 2,300 m | 1,500–2,500 m | OK |
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Economics
Fertilizer prices
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