Soil & best crops in Idakho South
Ikolomani sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Idakho South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Idakho South is in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.1509°, 34.7033° · Pop: 20,917
Idakho South ward sits in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 20,917 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 98.5 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 South are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Idakho South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Idakho South 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 South, 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 South
Idakho South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Idakho South in?
Idakho South is a ward in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Idakho South ward in?
Idakho South ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Ikolomani sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Idakho South?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.2), the top-scoring crops for Idakho South are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Idakho South" section on this page.