Chakol South ward
Teso South sub-county · Busia county
📍 0.5110°, 34.1636° · Pop: 30,707
Chakol South ward sits in Teso South sub-county, Busia County, home to about 30,707 people. Working from Busia County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 0.91 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 mg/kg and potassium 175.0 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chakol South are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chakol South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chakol South Ward (located within Teso South sub-county, Busia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.91 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 16.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Chakol South, 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.