Soil & best crops in Kholera
Matungu sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kholera — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kholera is in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.4249°, 34.5019° · Pop: 28,821
Kholera ward sits in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 28,821 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kholera are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kholera Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kholera Ward (located within Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Kholera, 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 Kholera
Kholera ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kholera in?
Kholera is a ward in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Kholera ward in?
Kholera ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Matungu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kholera?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Kholera are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kholera" section on this page.