Soil & best crops in Murhanda
Shinyalu sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Murhanda — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Murhanda is in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2665°, 34.8104° · Pop: 28,285
Murhanda ward sits in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 28,285 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.50 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 Murhanda are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Murhanda Ward
Local soil characteristics in Murhanda Ward (located within Shinyalu 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 1.50 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 Murhanda, 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 Murhanda
Murhanda ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Murhanda in?
Murhanda is a ward in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Murhanda ward in?
Murhanda ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Shinyalu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Murhanda?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Murhanda are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Murhanda" section on this page.