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

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

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.

pH
6.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
0.60 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
13.9 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
243.7 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

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.

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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.