Soil & best crops in Nyalenda B
Kisumu Central sub-county · Kisumu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Nyalenda B — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Nyalenda B is in Kisumu Central sub-county, Kisumu County.
📍 -0.1325°, 34.7490° · Pop: 32,430
Nyalenda B ward sits in Kisumu Central sub-county, Kisumu County, home to about 32,430 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 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 Nyalenda B are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Nyalenda B Ward
Local soil characteristics in Nyalenda B Ward (located within Kisumu Central sub-county, Kisumu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 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 B, 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 B
Nyalenda B ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Nyalenda B in?
Nyalenda B is a ward in Kisumu Central sub-county, Kisumu County, Kenya.
Which county is Nyalenda B ward in?
Nyalenda B ward is in Kisumu County, Kenya, within Kisumu Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Nyalenda B?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Nyalenda B are Cassava, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Nyalenda B" section on this page.