Soil & best crops in Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya

Navakholo sub-county · Kakamega county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya is in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County.

📍 0.3254°, 34.6717° · Pop: 25,352

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya ward sits in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 25,352 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.20 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
14.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
108.9 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya Ward

Local soil characteristics in Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya Ward (located within Navakholo 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 1.20 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 Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya, 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.

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Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya in?

Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya is a ward in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.

Which county is Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya ward in?

Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Navakholo sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya" section on this page.