Soil & best crops in Bunyala Central
Navakholo sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Bunyala Central — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Bunyala Central is in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.4016°, 34.6843° · Pop: 29,193
Bunyala Central ward sits in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 29,193 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 98.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bunyala Central are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Bunyala Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Bunyala Central Ward (located within Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Bunyala Central, 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 Bunyala Central
Bunyala Central ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Bunyala Central in?
Bunyala Central is a ward in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Bunyala Central ward in?
Bunyala Central ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Navakholo sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Bunyala Central?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Bunyala Central are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bunyala Central" section on this page.