Growing Courgette (Zucchini) in Nyeri
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyeri's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Nyeri is moderately suited to Courgette (Zucchini). Nyeri's soil (pH 5.23, strongly acidic) gives Courgette (Zucchini) 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 Courgette (Zucchini), with a soil-match score of 72/100. At an average pH of 5.23 the soil is moderately acidic, below Courgette (Zucchini)'s preferred 5.8–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is nitrogen and potassium — measured at N 1.09 g/kg, P 15.5 mg/kg, K 192 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. Courgette (Zucchini) prefers loam soils, while Nyeri is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Courgette (Zucchini) is the #37 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Nyeri County. At current prices (about KES 50/kg) and a typical 12,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Courgette (Zucchini) crop here can gross roughly KES 600,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyeri soil | Courgette (Zucchini) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.23 | 5.8–7 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 1.09 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | Low |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 192 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,200 mm | 500–1,200 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 0–2,100 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Nyeri
Long Rains· March–MayMain season here
Short Rains· October–December
Top dressing guide
Nyeri's nitrogen (1.09 g/kg) is 91% of the 1.2 g/kg Courgette (Zucchini) needs, so the standard 0.4 bags/acre is raised to 0.5. Split it across two applications to limit leaching.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag