Soil & best crops in Idakho North
Ikolomani sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Idakho North — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Idakho North is in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2272°, 34.6787° · Pop: 25,861
Idakho North ward sits in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 25,861 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.50 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Idakho North are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Idakho North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Idakho North Ward (located within Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.50 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 North, 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 North
Idakho North ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Idakho North in?
Idakho North is a ward in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Idakho North ward in?
Idakho North ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Ikolomani sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Idakho North?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Idakho North are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Idakho North" section on this page.