Soil & best crops in Butsotso South
Lurambi sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Butsotso South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Butsotso South is in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2328°, 34.6254° · Pop: 17,377
Butsotso South ward sits in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 17,377 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 98.5 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Butsotso South are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Butsotso South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Butsotso South Ward (located within Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 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 Butsotso South, 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 Butsotso South
Butsotso South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Butsotso South in?
Butsotso South is a ward in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Butsotso South ward in?
Butsotso South ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Lurambi sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Butsotso South?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.3), the top-scoring crops for Butsotso South are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Butsotso South" section on this page.