Soil & best crops in Mayoni
Matungu sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mayoni — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mayoni is in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.3761°, 34.4606° · Pop: 30,584
Mayoni ward sits in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 30,584 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 98.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mayoni are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mayoni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mayoni Ward (located within Matungu 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 Mayoni, 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 Mayoni
Mayoni ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mayoni in?
Mayoni is a ward in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Mayoni ward in?
Mayoni ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Matungu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mayoni?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Mayoni are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mayoni" section on this page.