Muhudu ward
Hamisi sub-county · Vihiga county
📍 0.1566°, 34.8355° · Pop: 16,659
Muhudu ward sits in Hamisi sub-county, Vihiga County, home to about 16,659 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.96 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 Muhudu are Sweet Potato, Wambugu Apples, and Tea — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Muhudu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Muhudu Ward (located within Hamisi sub-county, Vihiga County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.96 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.8 mg/kg. For farmers in Muhudu, 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.