Soil & best crops in Shamakhokho
Hamisi sub-county · Vihiga county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Shamakhokho — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Shamakhokho is in Hamisi sub-county, Vihiga County.
📍 0.0976°, 34.8337° · Pop: 27,535
Shamakhokho ward sits in Hamisi sub-county, Vihiga County, home to about 27,535 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 Shamakhokho are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, and Coffee (Arabica) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Shamakhokho Ward
Local soil characteristics in Shamakhokho Ward (located within Hamisi 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. These are county-level baselines; run a report from your field for location-exact readings. For farmers in Shamakhokho, 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 Shamakhokho
Shamakhokho ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Shamakhokho?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Shamakhokho are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, Coffee (Arabica). See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Shamakhokho" section on this page.