Marakaru/Tuuti ward
Kanduyi sub-county · Bungoma county
📍 0.6424°, 34.5274° · Pop: 35,781
Marakaru/Tuuti ward sits in Kanduyi sub-county, Bungoma County, home to about 35,781 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.04 g/kg, phosphorus 15.7 mg/kg and potassium 161.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Marakaru/Tuuti are Macadamia, Avocado, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Marakaru/Tuuti Ward
Local soil characteristics in Marakaru/Tuuti Ward (located within Kanduyi sub-county, Bungoma County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.04 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Marakaru/Tuuti, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.