Soil & best crops in Marama South
Butere sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Marama South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Marama South is in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.1770°, 34.4586° · Pop: 19,952
Marama South ward sits in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 19,952 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 80.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Marama South are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Marama South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Marama South Ward (located within Butere 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 1.10 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 Marama South, 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 South
Marama South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Marama South in?
Marama South is a ward in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Marama South ward in?
Marama South ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Butere sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Marama South?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Marama South are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Marama South" section on this page.