Soil & best crops in Magwagwa
Nyamira North sub-county · Nyamira county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Magwagwa — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Magwagwa is in Nyamira North sub-county, Nyamira County.
📍 -0.4746°, 35.0230° · Pop: 18,362
Magwagwa ward sits in Nyamira North sub-county, Nyamira County, home to about 18,362 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.90 g/kg, phosphorus 11.6 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Magwagwa are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Magwagwa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Magwagwa Ward (located within Nyamira North sub-county, Nyamira County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.90 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 Magwagwa, 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 Magwagwa
Magwagwa ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Magwagwa in?
Magwagwa is a ward in Nyamira North sub-county, Nyamira County, Kenya.
Which county is Magwagwa ward in?
Magwagwa ward is in Nyamira County, Kenya, within Nyamira North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Magwagwa?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Magwagwa are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Magwagwa" section on this page.