Soil & best crops in Ruma-Kaksingiri East

Suba sub-county · Homa Bay county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Ruma-Kaksingiri East — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Ruma-Kaksingiri East is in Suba sub-county, Homa Bay County.

📍 -0.6176°, 34.2600° · Pop: 11,872

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Ruma-Kaksingiri East ward sits in Suba sub-county, Homa Bay County, home to about 11,872 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 26.1 mg/kg and potassium 402.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Ruma-Kaksingiri East are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.20 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
26.1 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
402.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Ruma-Kaksingiri East Ward

Local soil characteristics in Ruma-Kaksingiri East Ward (located within Suba sub-county, Homa Bay County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 26.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Ruma-Kaksingiri East, 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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Ruma-Kaksingiri East ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Ruma-Kaksingiri East in?

Ruma-Kaksingiri East is a ward in Suba sub-county, Homa Bay County, Kenya.

Which county is Ruma-Kaksingiri East ward in?

Ruma-Kaksingiri East ward is in Homa Bay County, Kenya, within Suba sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Ruma-Kaksingiri East?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Ruma-Kaksingiri East are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ruma-Kaksingiri East" section on this page.