Soil & best crops in Malaba South
Teso North sub-county · Busia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Malaba South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Malaba South is in Teso North sub-county, Busia County.
📍 0.6079°, 34.3134° · Pop: 19,250
Malaba South ward sits in Teso North sub-county, Busia County, home to about 19,250 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 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 Malaba South are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Malaba South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Malaba South Ward (located within Teso North sub-county, Busia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Malaba 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 Malaba South
Malaba South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Malaba South in?
Malaba South is a ward in Teso North sub-county, Busia County, Kenya.
Which county is Malaba South ward in?
Malaba South ward is in Busia County, Kenya, within Teso North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Malaba South?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Malaba South are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Malaba South" section on this page.