Soil & best crops in Muhuru
Nyatike sub-county · Migori county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Muhuru — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Muhuru is in Nyatike sub-county, Migori County.
📍 -1.0251°, 34.1200° · Pop: 23,018
Muhuru ward sits in Nyatike sub-county, Migori County, home to about 23,018 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 0.60 g/kg, phosphorus 13.9 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Muhuru are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Muhuru Ward
Local soil characteristics in Muhuru Ward (located within Nyatike sub-county, Migori County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.9 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Muhuru, 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 Muhuru
Muhuru ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Muhuru in?
Muhuru is a ward in Nyatike sub-county, Migori County, Kenya.
Which county is Muhuru ward in?
Muhuru ward is in Migori County, Kenya, within Nyatike sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Muhuru?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Muhuru are Cassava, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Muhuru" section on this page.