Kanyaluo ward
Karachuonyo sub-county · Homa Bay county
📍 -0.4464°, 34.6255° · Pop: 18,684
Kanyaluo ward sits in Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County, home to about 18,684 people. Working from Homa Bay County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.05 g/kg, phosphorus 13.8 mg/kg and potassium 147.0 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kanyaluo are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kanyaluo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kanyaluo Ward (located within Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.05 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.8 mg/kg. For farmers in Kanyaluo, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.