Lyaduywa/Izava ward
Sabatia sub-county · Vihiga county
📍 0.0946°, 34.7197° · Pop: 25,605
Lyaduywa/Izava ward sits in Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County, home to about 25,605 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 3.69 g/kg, phosphorus 14.8 mg/kg and potassium 164.0 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Lyaduywa/Izava are Sweet Potato, Wambugu Apples, and Tea — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lyaduywa/Izava Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lyaduywa/Izava Ward (located within Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.69 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.8 mg/kg. For farmers in Lyaduywa/Izava, 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.