Soil & best crops in Chakol South
Teso South sub-county · Busia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Chakol South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Chakol South is in 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. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. 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 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 Chakol South, 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 Chakol South
Chakol South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chakol South in?
Chakol South is a ward in Teso South sub-county, Busia County, Kenya.
Which county is Chakol South ward in?
Chakol South ward is in Busia County, Kenya, within Teso South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chakol South?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Chakol South are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chakol South" section on this page.