Soil & best crops in Bogeka
Kitutu Chache South sub-county · Kisii county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Bogeka — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Bogeka is in Kitutu Chache South sub-county, Kisii County.
📍 -0.6102°, 34.7500° · Pop: 13,254
Bogeka ward sits in Kitutu Chache South sub-county, Kisii County, home to about 13,254 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 13.1 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 Bogeka are Tea, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Bogeka Ward
Local soil characteristics in Bogeka Ward (located within Kitutu Chache South sub-county, Kisii County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Bogeka, 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 Bogeka
Bogeka ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Bogeka in?
Bogeka is a ward in Kitutu Chache South sub-county, Kisii County, Kenya.
Which county is Bogeka ward in?
Bogeka ward is in Kisii County, Kenya, within Kitutu Chache South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Bogeka?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Bogeka are Tea, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bogeka" section on this page.