Soil & best crops in Kanyamwa Kosewe

Ndhiwa sub-county · Homa Bay county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kanyamwa Kosewe — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kanyamwa Kosewe is in Ndhiwa sub-county, Homa Bay County.

📍 -0.7006°, 34.3539° · Pop: 32,958

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kanyamwa Kosewe ward sits in Ndhiwa sub-county, Homa Bay County, home to about 32,958 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 17.2 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kanyamwa Kosewe are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.1
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.30 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
17.2 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
269.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Kanyamwa Kosewe Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kanyamwa Kosewe Ward (located within Ndhiwa 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 17.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kanyamwa Kosewe, 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.

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Kanyamwa Kosewe ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kanyamwa Kosewe in?

Kanyamwa Kosewe is a ward in Ndhiwa sub-county, Homa Bay County, Kenya.

Which county is Kanyamwa Kosewe ward in?

Kanyamwa Kosewe ward is in Homa Bay County, Kenya, within Ndhiwa sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kanyamwa Kosewe?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Kanyamwa Kosewe are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kanyamwa Kosewe" section on this page.