Growing Pigeon Peas in Uasin Gishu
Soil suitability analysis based on Uasin Gishu's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Uasin Gishu is moderately suited to Pigeon Peas. Uasin Gishu's soil (pH 6.39, slightly acidic) gives Pigeon Peas a suitability score of 61/100. Match fertilizer to Uasin Gishu's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Uasin Gishu County is a solid choice for Pigeon Peas, with a soil-match score of 61/100. Local soils average pH 6.39 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–8 band Pigeon Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.56 g/kg), phosphorus (25.3 mg/kg) and potassium (227 mg/kg) all meet Pigeon Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Pigeon Peas prefers sandy soils, while Uasin Gishu is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Pigeon Peas is the #77 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Uasin Gishu County. Pigeon Peas's full potential is about 600 kg/acre (~KES 45,000/acre at KES 75/kg), but at Uasin Gishu's 61/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 458 kg/acre (~KES 34,350/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Uasin Gishu soil | Pigeon Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.39 | 5–8 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.56 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.3 mg/kg | min 6 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 227 mg/kg | min 100 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,100 mm | 400–900 mm | High |
| Altitude | 2,100 m | 0–1,800 m | High |
Top dressing guide
Uasin Gishu's nitrogen reads 1.56 g/kg, but the rate stays at zero: Pigeon Peas is not top-dressed, for the crop-specific reason above.
Recommended seed varieties
No variety in our list is specifically rated for Uasin Gishu's 2,100 m altitude and 1,100 mm rainfall, so all 2 are shown. Confirm with your agrovet before buying.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag