Growing Snow Peas in Vihiga
Soil suitability analysis based on Vihiga's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Vihiga is moderately suited to Snow Peas. Vihiga's soil (pH 5.62, slightly acidic) gives Snow Peas a suitability score of 61/100. Match fertilizer to Vihiga's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Vihiga County is a solid choice for Snow Peas, with a soil-match score of 61/100. Local soils average pH 5.62 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5.5–7.5 band Snow 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 Snow Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Snow Peas, which favours loam. Snow Peas's full potential is about 1,800 kg/acre (~KES 333,000/acre at KES 185/kg), but at Vihiga's 61/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 1,373 kg/acre (~KES 254,005/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Vihiga soil | Snow Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.62 | 5.5–7.5 | 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 | 700–1,200 mm | High |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 1,500–3,000 m | OK |
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