Soil & best crops in Marama West
Butere sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Marama West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Marama West is in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2437°, 34.5664° · Pop: 31,250
Marama West ward sits in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 31,250 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 89.0 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 West are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Marama West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Marama West Ward (located within Butere sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, 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 Marama West, 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 West
Marama West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Marama West in?
Marama West is a ward in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Marama West ward in?
Marama West ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Butere sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Marama West?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), the top-scoring crops for Marama West are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Marama West" section on this page.