Soil & best crops in Lugari
Lugari sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lugari — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lugari is in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.6759°, 34.9261° · Pop: 31,381
Lugari ward sits in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 31,381 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Lugari are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lugari Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lugari Ward (located within Lugari 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 1.40 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 Lugari, 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 Lugari
Lugari ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lugari in?
Lugari is a ward in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Lugari ward in?
Lugari ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Lugari sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lugari?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Lugari are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lugari" section on this page.