Soil & best crops in North Kadem
Nyatike sub-county · Migori county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in North Kadem — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. North Kadem is in Nyatike sub-county, Migori County.
📍 -0.9076°, 34.2509° · Pop: 30,697
North Kadem ward sits in Nyatike sub-county, Migori County, home to about 30,697 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 12.2 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 North Kadem are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in North Kadem Ward
Local soil characteristics in North Kadem 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 1.10 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 North Kadem, 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 North Kadem
North Kadem ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is North Kadem in?
North Kadem is a ward in Nyatike sub-county, Migori County, Kenya.
Which county is North Kadem ward in?
North Kadem ward is in Migori County, Kenya, within Nyatike sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in North Kadem?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for North Kadem are Cassava, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for North Kadem" section on this page.