Soil & best crops in Sheywe
Lurambi sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Sheywe — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Sheywe is in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.2984°, 34.7516° · Pop: 48,304
Sheywe ward sits in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 48,304 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Sheywe are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sheywe Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sheywe Ward (located within Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 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 Sheywe, 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 Sheywe
Sheywe ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Sheywe in?
Sheywe is a ward in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Sheywe ward in?
Sheywe ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Lurambi sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Sheywe?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Sheywe are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Sheywe" section on this page.