Growing Soybeans in Nyeri
Soil suitability analysis based on Nyeri's nutrient profile
Yes — Nyeri is well suited to Soybeans. Nyeri's soil (pH 5.23, strongly acidic) gives Soybeans a suitability score of 84/100. Apply agricultural lime before planting to unlock phosphorus and lift the score.
Nyeri County is well suited to Soybeans, scoring 84/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.23 — moderately acidic and inside the 5–7 band Soybeans prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.09 g/kg), phosphorus (15.5 mg/kg) and potassium (192 mg/kg) all meet Soybeans's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Soybeans prefers loam soils, while Nyeri is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Soybeans is the #10 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Nyeri County. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 700 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Soybeans crop here can gross roughly KES 52,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Nyeri soil | Soybeans needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.23 | 5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.09 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 192 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,200 mm | 600–2,000 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 0–1,800 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Nyeri's nitrogen reads 1.09 g/kg, but the rate stays at zero: Soybeans is not top-dressed, for the crop-specific reason above.
Seed varieties for Nyeri
Varieties suited to Nyeri's 1,700 m altitude and 1,200 mm annual rainfall — 2 of 2 soybeans varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag