Soil & best crops in Idakho Central

Ikolomani sub-county · Kakamega county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Idakho Central — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Idakho Central is in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County.

📍 0.1904°, 34.6888° · Pop: 31,134

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Idakho Central ward sits in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 31,134 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.2 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 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 Idakho Central are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.2
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.60 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
14.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
108.9 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Idakho Central Ward

Local soil characteristics in Idakho Central Ward (located within Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.60 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 Idakho 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.

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Idakho Central ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Idakho Central in?

Idakho Central is a ward in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.

Which county is Idakho Central ward in?

Idakho Central ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Ikolomani sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Idakho Central?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.2), the top-scoring crops for Idakho Central are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Idakho Central" section on this page.

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