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

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Bomwagamo ward sits in Nyamira North sub-county, Nyamira County, home to about 17,252 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.80 g/kg, phosphorus 11.6 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bomwagamo are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.4
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.80 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
11.6 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
147.4 mg/kg
✕ Low

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 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 11.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. 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.

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Bomwagamo ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Bomwagamo in?

Bomwagamo is a ward in Nyamira North sub-county, Nyamira County, Kenya.

Which county is Bomwagamo ward in?

Bomwagamo ward is in Nyamira County, Kenya, within Nyamira North sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Bomwagamo?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), 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.

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