South Bukusu ward
Bumula sub-county · Bungoma county
📍 0.5331°, 34.4890° · Pop: 23,135
South Bukusu ward sits in Bumula sub-county, Bungoma County, home to about 23,135 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.05 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 South Bukusu are Macadamia, Avocado, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in South Bukusu Ward
Local soil characteristics in South Bukusu Ward (located within Bumula sub-county, Bungoma County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.05 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.7 mg/kg. For farmers in South Bukusu, 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.