Growing Snow Peas in Wajir
Soil suitability analysis based on Wajir's nutrient profile
Generally not ideal — Wajir is poorly suited to Snow Peas. Wajir's soil (pH 8.4, alkaline) gives Snow Peas a suitability score of 0/100. Match fertilizer to Wajir's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Wajir County is a challenging environment for Snow Peas (soil-match score 0/100) and will need significant amendment before planting. At an average pH of 8.4 the soil sits above Snow Peas's preferred 5.5–7.5 range, which can limit uptake of phosphorus and micronutrients. Nitrogen (0.52 g/kg), phosphorus (39.3 mg/kg) and potassium (396 mg/kg) all meet Snow Peas's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Snow Peas prefers loam soils, while Wajir is largely sandy, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Wajir receives approximately 200 mm/year — well below Snow Peas's minimum of 700 mm — so supplemental irrigation would be essential for this crop. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Snow Peas is the #89 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Wajir County. Snow Peas's full potential is about 1,800 kg/acre (~KES 333,000/acre at KES 185/kg), but at Wajir's 0/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 0 kg/acre (~KES 0/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Better matched to Wajir's soil: Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — each scores higher on the same soil.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Wajir soil | Snow Peas needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 8.4 | 5.5–7.5 | Adjust |
| Nitrogen | 0.52 g/kg | min 0.5 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 39.3 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 396 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 200 mm | 700–1,200 mm | Low |
| Altitude | 250 m | 1,500–3,000 m | Low |
Top dressing guide
Wajir's nitrogen reads 0.52 g/kg, but the rate stays at zero: Snow Peas is not top-dressed, for the crop-specific reason above.
Recommended seed varieties
No variety in our list is specifically rated for Wajir's 250 m altitude and 200 mm rainfall, so all 2 are shown. Confirm with your agrovet before buying.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag