Soil & best crops in Boochi Borabu
Bomachoge Borabu sub-county · Kisii county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Boochi Borabu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Boochi Borabu is in Bomachoge Borabu sub-county, Kisii County.
📍 -0.9109°, 34.8060° · Pop: 16,273
Boochi Borabu ward sits in Bomachoge Borabu sub-county, Kisii County, home to about 16,273 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.20 g/kg, phosphorus 13.1 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Boochi Borabu are Tea, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Boochi Borabu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Boochi Borabu Ward (located within Bomachoge Borabu sub-county, Kisii County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.20 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 Boochi Borabu, 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 Boochi Borabu
Boochi Borabu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Boochi Borabu in?
Boochi Borabu is a ward in Bomachoge Borabu sub-county, Kisii County, Kenya.
Which county is Boochi Borabu ward in?
Boochi Borabu ward is in Kisii County, Kenya, within Bomachoge Borabu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Boochi Borabu?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Boochi Borabu are Tea, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Boochi Borabu" section on this page.