Soil & best crops in Manga

Manga sub-county · Nyamira county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Manga — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Manga is in Manga sub-county, Nyamira County.

📍 -0.6342°, 34.8587° · Pop: 30,289

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Manga ward sits in Manga sub-county, Nyamira County, home to about 30,289 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 2.60 g/kg, phosphorus 7.2 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 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 Manga are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.3
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
2.60 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
7.2 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
163.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Manga Ward

Local soil characteristics in Manga Ward (located within Manga sub-county, Nyamira County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 7.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Manga, 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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Manga ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Manga in?

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

Which county is Manga ward in?

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

What are the best crops to grow in Manga?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.3), the top-scoring crops for Manga are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Manga" section on this page.

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