Soil & best crops in Luanda South
Luanda sub-county · Vihiga county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Luanda South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Luanda South is in Luanda sub-county, Vihiga County.
📍 -0.0133°, 34.5694° · Pop: 19,994
Luanda South ward sits in Luanda sub-county, Vihiga County, home to about 19,994 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 14.8 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 Luanda South are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, and Coffee (Arabica) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Luanda South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Luanda South Ward (located within Luanda sub-county, Vihiga County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.8 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Luanda South, 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 Luanda South
Luanda South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Luanda South in?
Luanda South is a ward in Luanda sub-county, Vihiga County, Kenya.
Which county is Luanda South ward in?
Luanda South ward is in Vihiga County, Kenya, within Luanda sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Luanda South?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Luanda South are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, Coffee (Arabica). See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Luanda South" section on this page.