Pigeon Peas Farming Guide — Kenya
Soil requirements, top counties, seed varieties, fertilizer plan & economics
Soil Requirements
pH Range
5–7
Nitrogen
low
Phosphorus
low
Potassium
low
Preferred texture: Sandy
Best Counties for Pigeon Peas
Challenging Counties for Pigeon Peas
These counties may need soil amendments for Pigeon Peas
Certified Seed Varieties
ICEAP 00040Dryland
ICRISAT/KALRO · 150-180 days · 6-8 bags/acre
Early maturing; resistant to fusarium wilt.
KAT 60/8Dryland/Medium
KALRO · 120-150 days · 5-7 bags/acre
Short-duration; good for intercropping with maize.
Economics
Market priceKES 90/kg
Expected yield600 kg/acre
Est. revenueKES 54,000/acre
Top Dressing
Product: None
Timing: None required
Bags/acre: 0
Pigeon peas fix atmospheric Nitrogen. No top dressing needed.
Fertilizer Prices
DAPKES 2,500
CANKES 2,500
NPK 17:17:17KES 2,500
UreaKES 2,500
LimeKES 1,500
Subsidized price / 50kg bag