Soil & best crops in Chekalini
Lugari sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Chekalini — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Chekalini is in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.6234°, 34.9047° · Pop: 19,705
Chekalini ward sits in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 19,705 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chekalini are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chekalini Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chekalini Ward (located within Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 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 Chekalini, 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 Chekalini
Chekalini ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chekalini in?
Chekalini is a ward in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Chekalini ward in?
Chekalini ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Lugari sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chekalini?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Chekalini are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chekalini" section on this page.