Soil & best crops in Lusheya Lubinu
Mumias East sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lusheya Lubinu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lusheya Lubinu is in Mumias East sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2995°, 34.5356° · Pop: 37,609
Lusheya Lubinu ward sits in Mumias East sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 37,609 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 89.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Lusheya Lubinu are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lusheya Lubinu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lusheya Lubinu Ward (located within Mumias East sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, 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 Lusheya Lubinu, 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 Lusheya Lubinu
Lusheya Lubinu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lusheya Lubinu in?
Lusheya Lubinu is a ward in Mumias East sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Lusheya Lubinu ward in?
Lusheya Lubinu ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Mumias East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lusheya Lubinu?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Lusheya Lubinu are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lusheya Lubinu" section on this page.