Busali ward
Sabatia sub-county · Vihiga county
📍 0.1391°, 34.7977° · Pop: 23,693
Busali ward sits in Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County, home to about 23,693 people. Working from Vihiga County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.02 g/kg, phosphorus 14.8 mg/kg and potassium 164.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Busali are Sweet Potato, Wambugu Apples, and Tea — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Busali Ward
Local soil characteristics in Busali Ward (located within Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.02 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.8 mg/kg. For farmers in Busali, 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.