Soil & best crops in Nyalenda A
Kisumu East sub-county · Kisumu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Nyalenda A — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Nyalenda A is in Kisumu East sub-county, Kisumu County.
📍 -0.1167°, 34.7738° · Pop: 28,269
Nyalenda A ward sits in Kisumu East sub-county, Kisumu County, home to about 28,269 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Nyalenda A are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Nyalenda A Ward
Local soil characteristics in Nyalenda A Ward (located within Kisumu East sub-county, Kisumu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Nyalenda A, 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 Nyalenda A
Nyalenda A ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Nyalenda A in?
Nyalenda A is a ward in Kisumu East sub-county, Kisumu County, Kenya.
Which county is Nyalenda A ward in?
Nyalenda A ward is in Kisumu County, Kenya, within Kisumu East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Nyalenda A?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for Nyalenda A are Cassava, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Nyalenda A" section on this page.