Soysambu/ Mitua ward
Tongaren sub-county · Bungoma county
📍 0.7809°, 35.0275° · Pop: 28,819
Soysambu/ Mitua ward sits in Tongaren sub-county, Bungoma County, home to about 28,819 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.67 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 Soysambu/ Mitua are Macadamia, Avocado, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Soysambu/ Mitua Ward
Local soil characteristics in Soysambu/ Mitua Ward (located within Tongaren sub-county, Bungoma County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.67 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Soysambu/ Mitua, 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.