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
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.
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.
Best crops for Idakho Central
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.