South Gem ward
Gem sub-county · Siaya county
📍 -0.0272°, 34.4380° · Pop: 30,421
South Gem ward sits in Gem sub-county, Siaya County, home to about 30,421 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.45 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 South Gem are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in South Gem Ward
Local soil characteristics in South 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 3.45 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.1 mg/kg. For farmers in South 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.