Growing Wambugu Apples in Vihiga
Soil suitability analysis based on Vihiga's nutrient profile
Yes — Vihiga is well suited to Wambugu Apples. Vihiga's soil (pH 5.62, slightly acidic) gives Wambugu Apples a suitability score of 89/100. Match fertilizer to Vihiga's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Vihiga County is well suited to Wambugu Apples, scoring 89/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 5.62 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–7 band Wambugu Apples prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is potassium — measured at N 1.02 g/kg, P 14.8 mg/kg, K 164 mg/kg against this crop's medium/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Wambugu Apples, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Wambugu Apples is the #5 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Vihiga County. At current prices (about KES 75/kg) and a typical 4,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Wambugu Apples crop here can gross roughly KES 300,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Vihiga soil | Wambugu Apples needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.62 | 5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.02 g/kg | min 0.8 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 14.8 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 164 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | Low |
| Rainfall | 1,800 mm | 1,000–1,800 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,700 m | 1,500–2,500 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Vihiga's nitrogen (1.02 g/kg) already meets Wambugu Apples's 0.8 g/kg requirement, so this is a maintenance rate.
Seed varieties for Vihiga
Varieties suited to Vihiga's 1,700 m altitude and 1,800 mm annual rainfall — 1 of 1 wambugu apples varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag