Soil & best crops in Matayos South
Matayos sub-county · Busia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Matayos South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Matayos South is in Matayos sub-county, Busia County.
📍 0.3646°, 34.1900° · Pop: 30,874
Matayos South ward sits in Matayos sub-county, Busia County, home to about 30,874 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 8.0 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 Matayos South are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Matayos South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Matayos South Ward (located within Matayos 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 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Matayos 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 Matayos South
Matayos South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Matayos South in?
Matayos South is a ward in Matayos sub-county, Busia County, Kenya.
Which county is Matayos South ward in?
Matayos South ward is in Busia County, Kenya, within Matayos sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Matayos South?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Matayos South are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Matayos South" section on this page.