Soil & best crops in Homa Bay West
Homa Bay Town sub-county · Homa Bay county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Homa Bay West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Homa Bay West is in Homa Bay Town sub-county, Homa Bay County.
📍 -0.5903°, 34.4462° · Pop: 12,184
Homa Bay West ward sits in Homa Bay Town sub-county, Homa Bay County, home to about 12,184 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 13.8 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 Homa Bay West are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Homa Bay West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Homa Bay West Ward (located within Homa Bay Town sub-county, Homa Bay County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.8 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Homa Bay 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 Homa Bay West
Homa Bay West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Homa Bay West in?
Homa Bay West is a ward in Homa Bay Town sub-county, Homa Bay County, Kenya.
Which county is Homa Bay West ward in?
Homa Bay West ward is in Homa Bay County, Kenya, within Homa Bay Town sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Homa Bay West?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Homa Bay West are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Homa Bay West" section on this page.