Soil & best crops in Lumakanda
Lugari sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lumakanda — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lumakanda is in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.6443°, 34.9906° · Pop: 29,955
Lumakanda ward sits in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 29,955 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 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Lumakanda are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lumakanda Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lumakanda 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 Lumakanda, 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 Lumakanda
Lumakanda ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lumakanda in?
Lumakanda is a ward in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Lumakanda ward in?
Lumakanda ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Lugari sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lumakanda?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Lumakanda are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lumakanda" section on this page.