Soil & best crops in Bukhayo Central
Nambale sub-county · Busia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Bukhayo Central — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Bukhayo Central is in Nambale sub-county, Busia County.
📍 0.4275°, 34.3028° · Pop: 18,189
Bukhayo Central ward sits in Nambale sub-county, Busia County, home to about 18,189 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 10.0 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bukhayo Central are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Bukhayo Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Bukhayo Central Ward (located within Nambale sub-county, Busia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 10.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Bukhayo Central, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Bukhayo Central
Bukhayo Central ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Bukhayo Central in?
Bukhayo Central is a ward in Nambale sub-county, Busia County, Kenya.
Which county is Bukhayo Central ward in?
Bukhayo Central ward is in Busia County, Kenya, within Nambale sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Bukhayo Central?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Bukhayo Central are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bukhayo Central" section on this page.