Soil & best crops in Bomwagamo
Nyamira North sub-county · Nyamira county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Bomwagamo — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Bomwagamo is in Nyamira North sub-county, Nyamira County.
📍 -0.5168°, 34.9484° · Pop: 17,252
Bomwagamo ward sits in Nyamira North sub-county, Nyamira County, home to about 17,252 people. Working from Nyamira County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.84 g/kg, phosphorus 11.6 mg/kg and potassium 148.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bomwagamo are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Bomwagamo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Bomwagamo Ward (located within Nyamira North sub-county, Nyamira County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.84 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 11.6 mg/kg. These are county-level baselines; run a report from your field for location-exact readings. For farmers in Bomwagamo, 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 Bomwagamo
Bomwagamo ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Bomwagamo?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Bomwagamo are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bomwagamo" section on this page.