Soil & best crops in Gokeharaka/Getambwega
Kuria East sub-county · Migori county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Gokeharaka/Getambwega — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Gokeharaka/Getambwega is in Kuria East sub-county, Migori County.
📍 -1.2609°, 34.5635° · Pop: 20,312
Gokeharaka/Getambwega ward sits in Kuria East sub-county, Migori County, home to about 20,312 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 12.2 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 Gokeharaka/Getambwega are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Gokeharaka/Getambwega Ward
Local soil characteristics in Gokeharaka/Getambwega Ward (located within Kuria East sub-county, Migori County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Gokeharaka/Getambwega, 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 Gokeharaka/Getambwega
Gokeharaka/Getambwega ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Gokeharaka/Getambwega in?
Gokeharaka/Getambwega is a ward in Kuria East sub-county, Migori County, Kenya.
Which county is Gokeharaka/Getambwega ward in?
Gokeharaka/Getambwega ward is in Migori County, Kenya, within Kuria East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Gokeharaka/Getambwega?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Gokeharaka/Getambwega are Cassava, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Gokeharaka/Getambwega" section on this page.