Growing Garden Peas in Vihiga
Soil suitability analysis based on Vihiga's nutrient profile
Yes — Vihiga is well suited to Garden Peas. Vihiga's soil (pH 5.62, slightly acidic) gives Garden Peas a suitability score of 86/100. Match fertilizer to Vihiga's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Vihiga County is well suited to Garden Peas, scoring 86/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.62 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7 band Garden Peas prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.02 g/kg), phosphorus (14.8 mg/kg) and potassium (164 mg/kg) all meet Garden Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Garden Peas prefers sandy loam soils, while Vihiga is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Garden Peas is the #9 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Vihiga County. At current prices (about KES 145/kg) and a typical 2,500 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Garden Peas crop here can gross roughly KES 362,500 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Vihiga soil | Garden Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.62 | 5.5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.02 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 14.8 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 164 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 1,800 mm | 800–2,100 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 1,500–2,600 m | OK |
Seed varieties for Vihiga
4 garden peas varieties are rated for Vihiga's altitude (1,700 m) and rainfall (1,800 mm):
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag