Soil & best crops in Central Alego

Alego Usonga sub-county · Siaya county

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

📍 0.0801°, 34.2252° · Pop: 30,993

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Central Alego ward sits in Alego Usonga sub-county, Siaya County, home to about 30,993 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 12.1 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Central Alego are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.9
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.20 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
12.1 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
133.3 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Central Alego Ward

Local soil characteristics in Central Alego Ward (located within Alego Usonga sub-county, Siaya County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Central Alego, 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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Central Alego ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Central Alego in?

Central Alego is a ward in Alego Usonga sub-county, Siaya County, Kenya.

Which county is Central Alego ward in?

Central Alego ward is in Siaya County, Kenya, within Alego Usonga sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Central Alego?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Central Alego are Macadamia, Pineapple, Avocado. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Central Alego" section on this page.