Growing Groundnuts in Kakamega
Soil suitability analysis based on Kakamega's nutrient profile
Suitability Score
Soil Match Analysis
| Nutrient | Kakamega Soil | Groundnuts Needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.63 | 5.5–7 | ✓ OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.01 g/kg | low | low |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg/kg | medium | medium |
| Potassium | 147 mg/kg | medium | medium |
Top Dressing Guide
Product
None
Timing
None required
Instruction
Groundnuts fix their own Nitrogen. Apply gypsum at pegging for calcium.
Bags per Acre
0
Recommended Seed Varieties
ICGV-SM 99568Dryland/Medium
ICRISAT/KALRO · 90-100 days · 8-12 bags/acre
Rosette virus resistant; high oil content.
Red ValenciaDryland
Local/KALRO · 100-110 days · 6-10 bags/acre
Popular local market variety; good taste.
Economics
Market priceKES 120/kg
Expected yield500 kg/acre
Estimated revenueKES 60,000/acre
Soil textureSandy
Fertilizer Prices
DAP
KES 2,500(6,500)
CAN
KES 2,500(4,500)
NPK 17:17:17
KES 2,500(5,600)
Urea
KES 2,500(5,500)
Lime
KES 1,500(1,800)
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag