Central Gem ward
Gem sub-county · Siaya county
📍 0.0702°, 34.4710° · Pop: 23,854
Central Gem ward sits in Gem sub-county, Siaya County, home to about 23,854 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.28 g/kg, phosphorus 12.1 mg/kg and potassium 134.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Central Gem are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Central Gem Ward
Local soil characteristics in Central Gem Ward (located within Gem sub-county, Siaya County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.28 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.1 mg/kg. For farmers in Central Gem, 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.