Soil & best crops in Isukha South
Shinyalu sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Isukha South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Isukha South is in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2061°, 34.7819° · Pop: 35,807
Isukha South ward sits in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 35,807 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.3 (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 Isukha South are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Isukha South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Isukha South Ward (located within Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, 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 Isukha 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 Isukha South
Isukha South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Isukha South in?
Isukha South is a ward in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Isukha South ward in?
Isukha South ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Shinyalu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Isukha South?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.3), the top-scoring crops for Isukha South are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Isukha South" section on this page.