Soil & best crops in Marachi West
Butula sub-county · Busia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Marachi West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Marachi West is in Butula sub-county, Busia County.
📍 0.3045°, 34.2088° · Pop: 20,211
Marachi West ward sits in Butula sub-county, Busia County, home to about 20,211 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Marachi West are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Marachi West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Marachi West Ward (located within Butula 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 1.10 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 Marachi 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 Marachi West
Marachi West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Marachi West in?
Marachi West is a ward in Butula sub-county, Busia County, Kenya.
Which county is Marachi West ward in?
Marachi West ward is in Busia County, Kenya, within Butula sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Marachi West?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Marachi West are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Marachi West" section on this page.