Soil & best crops in Kisa East
Khwisero sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kisa East — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kisa East is in Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.1368°, 34.6328° · Pop: 19,905
Kisa East ward sits in Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 19,905 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.2 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.40 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 Kisa East are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kisa East Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kisa East Ward (located within Khwisero 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 1.40 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 Kisa East, 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 Kisa East
Kisa East ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Kisa East?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.2), the top-scoring crops for Kisa East are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kisa East" section on this page.