Soil & best crops in Isukha West
Shinyalu sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Isukha West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Isukha West is in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2304°, 34.7377° · Pop: 19,412
Isukha West ward sits in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 19,412 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (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 Isukha West are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Isukha West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Isukha West Ward (located within Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, 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 West, 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 West
Isukha West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Isukha West in?
Isukha West is a ward in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Isukha West ward in?
Isukha West ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Shinyalu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Isukha West?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), the top-scoring crops for Isukha West are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Isukha West" section on this page.