Soil & best crops in Bunyala East
Navakholo sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Bunyala East — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Bunyala East is in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.4521°, 34.7061° · Pop: 22,122
Bunyala East ward sits in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 22,122 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bunyala East are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Bunyala East Ward
Local soil characteristics in Bunyala East 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 1.00 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 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.
Best crops for Bunyala East
Bunyala East ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Bunyala East in?
Bunyala East is a ward in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Bunyala East ward in?
Bunyala East ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Navakholo sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Bunyala East?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Bunyala East are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bunyala East" section on this page.