Soil & best crops in West Sabatia

Sabatia sub-county · Vihiga county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in West Sabatia — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. West Sabatia is in Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County.

📍 0.1282°, 34.7263° · Pop: 21,501

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

West Sabatia ward sits in Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County, home to about 21,501 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.50 g/kg, phosphorus 7.2 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 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 West Sabatia are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, and Coffee (Arabica) — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.3
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.50 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
7.2 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
120.5 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in West Sabatia Ward

Local soil characteristics in West Sabatia Ward (located within Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.50 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 7.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in West Sabatia, 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.

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West Sabatia ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is West Sabatia in?

West Sabatia is a ward in Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County, Kenya.

Which county is West Sabatia ward in?

West Sabatia ward is in Vihiga County, Kenya, within Sabatia sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in West Sabatia?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.3), the top-scoring crops for West Sabatia are Sweet Potato, Soybeans, Coffee (Arabica). See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for West Sabatia" section on this page.