Growing Beans in Taita Taveta
Soil suitability analysis based on Taita Taveta's nutrient profile
Suitability Score
Soil Match Analysis
| Nutrient | Taita Taveta Soil | Beans Needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.64 | 6–7 | ✓ OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.97 g/kg | low | low |
| Phosphorus | 12.9 mg/kg | medium | medium |
| Potassium | 104 mg/kg | low | low |
Planting Calendar
Long Rains
Month 1
Sowing & Basal Fertilizer (DAP)
Month 2
1st Weeding & Thining
Month 3
Flowering Stage & Pest Control
Short Rains
Month 1
Sowing & Basal Fertilizer
Month 2
1st Weeding & Thining
Month 3
Flowering Stage
Dry Season
Month 1
Post-Harvest Storage
Month 2
Land Resting
Month 3
Seed Selection
Top Dressing Guide
Product
None
Timing
None required
Instruction
Beans fix their own Nitrogen. Do NOT apply CAN — it will reduce yield.
Bags per Acre
0
Recommended Seed Varieties
KAT B1Dryland/Medium
KALRO · 60-65 days · 8-10 bags/acre
Yellow bean; highly tolerant to drought and heat.
KAT X56Dryland
KALRO · 65-70 days · 10-12 bags/acre
Red mottled; resistant to bean common mosaic virus.
ChelalangMedium/Highland
KALRO · 75-80 days · 12-15 bags/acre
High yield; resistant to root rot and angular leaf spot.
Economics
Market priceKES 110/kg
Expected yield800 kg/acre
Estimated revenueKES 88,000/acre
Soil textureLoam
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