Soil & best crops in Marama North
Butere sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Marama North — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Marama North is in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2048°, 34.5804° · Pop: 20,796
Marama North ward sits in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 20,796 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.2 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 98.5 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Marama North are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Marama North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Marama North Ward (located within Butere sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 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 Marama North, 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 Marama North
Marama North ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Marama North in?
Marama North is a ward in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Marama North ward in?
Marama North ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Butere sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Marama North?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.2), the top-scoring crops for Marama North are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Marama North" section on this page.