Bosamaro ward

Nyamira sub-county · Nyamira county

📍 -0.6403°, 34.9387° · Pop: 39,758

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Bosamaro ward sits in Nyamira sub-county, Nyamira County, home to about 39,758 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 Bosamaro are Sweet Potato, Wambugu Apples, and Soybeans — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
0.84 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
11.6 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
148.0 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Bosamaro Ward

Local soil characteristics in Bosamaro Ward (located within Nyamira 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. For farmers in Bosamaro, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.