Kisii county soil health report
Western Highlands agroecological zone
Soil baseline: ShambaIQ Regional Model · County average
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Soil suitability and agriculture in Kisii County
Choosing the right inputs in Kisii County starts with its soil chemistry. Sitting in the Western Highlands zone, Kisii records an average soil pH of 5.21 — strongly acidic. At this acidity, phosphorus and several nutrients get locked in the soil, so liming before planting is one of the highest-return moves a Kisii farmer can make.
On nutrients, Kisii soils measure nitrogen at 1.09 g/kg, extractable phosphorus at 13.1 mg/kg and potassium at 151 mg/kg. A basal DAP or NPK dressing at planting followed by CAN top-dressing is the usual backbone, but the exact blend and bag-per-acre rate should be tuned to these figures and your target crop. On current data, Kisii soils score highest for Tea. Get a free, Kisii-specific fertilizer plan for your exact farm below.
Nutrient breakdown
Best crops for Kisii
Scored against Kisii's soil nutrients
Wards in Kisii
45 wards across 9 sub-counties — tap to expand
Bobasi8 wards
Bomachoge Borabu4 wards
Bomachoge Chache3 wards
Kitutu Chache South5 wards
Neighboring counties
Agrovets in Kisii
Frequently asked questions
What is the soil pH in Kisii County?
Kisii County has an average soil pH of 5.21 (strongly acidic). Lime application is strongly recommended before planting most crops to unlock phosphorus availability.
What crops grow best in Kisii County?
Based on precision soil mapping data, Kisii soils have nitrogen at 1.09 g/kg and phosphorus at 13.1 mg/kg. Get a full ranked crop suitability list for your farm →
What fertilizer should I use in Kisii?
Fertilizer choice depends on your target crop and exact soil conditions. Farms in the Western Highlands zone typically benefit from DAP or NPK compound at planting, followed by CAN top-dressing. Get a precise budget and bag-per-acre plan →
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