Growing Soybeans in Uasin Gishu
Soil suitability analysis based on Uasin Gishu's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Uasin Gishu is moderately suited to Soybeans. Uasin Gishu's soil (pH 6.39, slightly acidic) gives Soybeans a suitability score of 67/100. Match fertilizer to Uasin Gishu's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Uasin Gishu County is a solid choice for Soybeans, with a soil-match score of 67/100. Local soils average pH 6.39 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–7 band Soybeans prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.56 g/kg), phosphorus (25.3 mg/kg) and potassium (227 mg/kg) all meet Soybeans's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Soybeans, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Soybeans is the #72 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Uasin Gishu County. Soybeans's full potential is about 700 kg/acre (~KES 52,500/acre at KES 75/kg), but at Uasin Gishu's 67/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 586 kg/acre (~KES 43,950/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Uasin Gishu soil | Soybeans needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.39 | 5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.56 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 25.3 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 227 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,100 mm | 600–2,000 mm | OK |
| 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: Soybeans is not top-dressed, for the crop-specific reason above.
Seed varieties for Uasin Gishu
Varieties suited to Uasin Gishu's 2,100 m altitude and 1,100 mm annual rainfall — 1 of 2 soybeans varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag