Soil & best crops in Mahiakalo
Lurambi sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mahiakalo — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mahiakalo is in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2945°, 34.7770° · Pop: 12,067
Mahiakalo ward sits in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 12,067 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.70 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mahiakalo are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mahiakalo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mahiakalo Ward (located within Lurambi 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 1.70 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 Mahiakalo, 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 Mahiakalo
Mahiakalo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mahiakalo in?
Mahiakalo is a ward in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Mahiakalo ward in?
Mahiakalo ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Lurambi sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mahiakalo?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Mahiakalo are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mahiakalo" section on this page.