Soil & best crops in Etenje
Mumias West sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Etenje — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Etenje is in Mumias West sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2736°, 34.4315° · Pop: 28,162
Etenje ward sits in Mumias West sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 28,162 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 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 Etenje are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Etenje Ward
Local soil characteristics in Etenje Ward (located within Mumias West sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Etenje, 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 Etenje
Etenje ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Etenje in?
Etenje is a ward in Mumias West sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Etenje ward in?
Etenje ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Mumias West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Etenje?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Etenje are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Etenje" section on this page.