Soil & best crops in Malaha Isongo Makunga
Mumias East sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Malaha Isongo Makunga — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Malaha Isongo Makunga is in Mumias East sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.3168°, 34.6097° · Pop: 31,004
Malaha Isongo Makunga ward sits in Mumias East sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 31,004 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 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Malaha Isongo Makunga are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Malaha Isongo Makunga Ward
Local soil characteristics in Malaha Isongo Makunga 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 Malaha Isongo Makunga, 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 Malaha Isongo Makunga
Malaha Isongo Makunga ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Malaha Isongo Makunga in?
Malaha Isongo Makunga is a ward in Mumias East sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Malaha Isongo Makunga ward in?
Malaha Isongo Makunga ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Mumias East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Malaha Isongo Makunga?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Malaha Isongo Makunga are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Malaha Isongo Makunga" section on this page.