Soil & best crops in Wang'Chieng
Karachuonyo sub-county · Homa Bay county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Wang'Chieng — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Wang'Chieng is in Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County.
📍 -0.3685°, 34.7479° · Pop: 33,336
Wang'Chieng ward sits in Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County, home to about 33,336 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 13.8 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Wang'Chieng are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Wang'Chieng Ward
Local soil characteristics in Wang'Chieng Ward (located within Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.90 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 Wang'Chieng, 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 Wang'Chieng
Wang'Chieng ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Wang'Chieng in?
Wang'Chieng is a ward in Karachuonyo sub-county, Homa Bay County, Kenya.
Which county is Wang'Chieng ward in?
Wang'Chieng ward is in Homa Bay County, Kenya, within Karachuonyo sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Wang'Chieng?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Wang'Chieng are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Wang'Chieng" section on this page.