Soil & best crops in Bukhayo East

Nambale sub-county · Busia county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Bukhayo East — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Bukhayo East is in Nambale sub-county, Busia County.

📍 0.4832°, 34.3551° · Pop: 21,696

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Bukhayo East ward sits in Nambale sub-county, Busia County, home to about 21,696 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 11.2 mg/kg and potassium 89.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bukhayo East are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
11.2 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
89.0 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Bukhayo East Ward

Local soil characteristics in Bukhayo East Ward (located within Nambale sub-county, Busia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 11.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Bukhayo East, 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.

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Bukhayo East ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Bukhayo East in?

Bukhayo East is a ward in Nambale sub-county, Busia County, Kenya.

Which county is Bukhayo East ward in?

Bukhayo East ward is in Busia County, Kenya, within Nambale sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Bukhayo East?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Bukhayo East are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bukhayo East" section on this page.