Soil & best crops in North Alego

Alego Usonga sub-county · Siaya county

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

📍 0.0951°, 34.3270° · Pop: 31,777

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

North Alego ward sits in Alego Usonga sub-county, Siaya County, home to about 31,777 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 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 North Alego are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.8
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
12.1 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
133.3 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in North Alego Ward

Local soil characteristics in North 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 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 North 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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North Alego ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is North Alego in?

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

Which county is North Alego ward in?

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

What are the best crops to grow in North Alego?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for North Alego are Macadamia, Pineapple, Avocado. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for North Alego" section on this page.