Growing Cabbage in Nyeri
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyeri's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Nyeri is moderately suited to Cabbage. Nyeri's soil (pH 5.23, strongly acidic) gives Cabbage a suitability score of 72/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Nyeri County is a solid choice for Cabbage, with a soil-match score of 72/100. Local soils average pH 5.23 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–7.5 band Cabbage prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — measured at N 1.09 g/kg, P 15.5 mg/kg, K 192 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 #29 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Nyeri 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 | Nyeri soil | Cabbage needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.23 | 5–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.09 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | Low |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | Low |
| Potassium | 192 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,200 mm | 700–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 800–2,500 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Nyeri
Long Rains· March–MayMain season here
Short Rains· October–December
Dry Season· January–March
Top dressing guide
Nyeri's nitrogen (1.09 g/kg) is 91% of the 1.2 g/kg Cabbage needs, so the standard 1 bag/acre is raised to 1.25. Split it across two applications to limit leaching.
Seed varieties for Nyeri
2 cabbage varieties are rated for Nyeri's altitude (1,700 m) and rainfall (1,200 mm):
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag