Soil & best crops in Bukhayo West
Matayos sub-county · Busia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Bukhayo West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Bukhayo West is in Matayos sub-county, Busia County.
📍 0.4164°, 34.1499° · Pop: 33,480
Bukhayo West ward sits in Matayos sub-county, Busia County, home to about 33,480 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 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 West are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Bukhayo West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Bukhayo West Ward (located within Matayos 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 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 16.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Bukhayo West, 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 West
Bukhayo West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Bukhayo West in?
Bukhayo West is a ward in Matayos sub-county, Busia County, Kenya.
Which county is Bukhayo West ward in?
Bukhayo West ward is in Busia County, Kenya, within Matayos sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Bukhayo West?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Bukhayo West are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bukhayo West" section on this page.