Soil & best crops in Mumias North
Mumias West sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mumias North — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mumias North is in Mumias West sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.3577°, 34.5242° · Pop: 15,765
Mumias North ward sits in Mumias West sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 15,765 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 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 Mumias North are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mumias North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mumias North Ward (located within Mumias West 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 1.10 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 Mumias 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 Mumias North
Mumias North ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mumias North in?
Mumias North is a ward in Mumias West sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Mumias North ward in?
Mumias North ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Mumias West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mumias North?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), the top-scoring crops for Mumias North are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mumias North" section on this page.