Soil & best crops in Central
Karachuonyo sub-county · Homa Bay county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Central — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Central is in Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County.
📍 -0.3825°, 34.6101° · Pop: 20,475
Central ward sits in Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County, home to about 20,475 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 43.7 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Central are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Central Ward (located within Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 43.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Central, 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 Central
Central ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Central in?
Central is a ward in Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County, Kenya.
Which county is Central ward in?
Central ward is in Homa Bay County, Kenya, within Karachuonyo sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Central?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Central are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Central" section on this page.