Awasi/Onjiko ward
Nyando sub-county · Kisumu county
📍 -0.1793°, 35.0618° · Pop: 26,071
Awasi/Onjiko ward sits in Nyando sub-county, Kisumu County, home to about 26,071 people. Working from Kisumu County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.91 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 mg/kg and potassium 166.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Awasi/Onjiko are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Awasi/Onjiko Ward
Local soil characteristics in Awasi/Onjiko Ward (located within Nyando sub-county, Kisumu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.91 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Awasi/Onjiko, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.