Soil & best crops in Kisa North
Khwisero sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kisa North — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kisa North is in Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.1667°, 34.6283° · Pop: 19,300
Kisa North ward sits in Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 19,300 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 Kisa North are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kisa North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kisa North Ward (located within Khwisero 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 Kisa North, 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 North
Kisa North ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kisa North in?
Kisa North is a ward in Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Kisa North ward in?
Kisa North ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Khwisero sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kisa North?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.3), the top-scoring crops for Kisa North are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kisa North" section on this page.