Soil & best crops in Lwandeti
Lugari sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lwandeti — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lwandeti is in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.6064°, 34.8458° · Pop: 27,746
Lwandeti ward sits in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 27,746 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 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 Lwandeti are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lwandeti Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lwandeti 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 1.10 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 Lwandeti, 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 Lwandeti
Lwandeti ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lwandeti in?
Lwandeti is a ward in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Lwandeti ward in?
Lwandeti ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Lugari sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lwandeti?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Lwandeti are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lwandeti" section on this page.