Soil & best crops in Ukwala
Ugenya sub-county · Siaya county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Ukwala — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Ukwala is in Ugenya sub-county, Siaya County.
📍 0.1969°, 34.2026° · Pop: 21,270
Ukwala ward sits in Ugenya sub-county, Siaya County, home to about 21,270 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 12.1 mg/kg and potassium 80.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Ukwala are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ukwala Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ukwala Ward (located within Ugenya sub-county, Siaya County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, 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 Ukwala, 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.
Best crops for Ukwala
Ukwala ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Ukwala in?
Ukwala is a ward in Ugenya sub-county, Siaya County, Kenya.
Which county is Ukwala ward in?
Ukwala ward is in Siaya County, Kenya, within Ugenya sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Ukwala?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Ukwala are Macadamia, Pineapple, Avocado. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ukwala" section on this page.