Soil & best crops in Bogusero
Kitutu Chache South sub-county · Kisii county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Bogusero — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Bogusero is in Kitutu Chache South sub-county, Kisii County.
📍 -0.5881°, 34.7256° · Pop: 24,872
Bogusero ward sits in Kitutu Chache South sub-county, Kisii County, home to about 24,872 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.50 g/kg, phosphorus 13.1 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bogusero are Tea, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Bogusero Ward
Local soil characteristics in Bogusero 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 1.50 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 Bogusero, 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 Bogusero
Bogusero ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Bogusero in?
Bogusero is a ward in Kitutu Chache South sub-county, Kisii County, Kenya.
Which county is Bogusero ward in?
Bogusero ward is in Kisii County, Kenya, within Kitutu Chache South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Bogusero?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Bogusero are Tea, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bogusero" section on this page.