Soil & best crops in Nzoia
Likuyani sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Nzoia — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Nzoia is in Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.8235°, 35.0739° · Pop: 30,321
Nzoia ward sits in Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 30,321 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Nzoia are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Nzoia Ward
Local soil characteristics in Nzoia Ward (located within Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 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 Nzoia, 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 Nzoia
Nzoia ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Nzoia in?
Nzoia is a ward in Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Nzoia ward in?
Nzoia ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Likuyani sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Nzoia?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Nzoia are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Nzoia" section on this page.