Soil & best crops in Makima

Mbeere South sub-county · Embu county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Makima — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Makima is in Mbeere South sub-county, Embu County.

📍 -0.8130°, 37.5373° · Pop: 21,291

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Makima ward sits in Mbeere South sub-county, Embu County, home to about 21,291 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 12.6 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Makima are Pineapple, Avocado, and Macadamia — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.0
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
0.80 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
12.6 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
199.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Makima Ward

Local soil characteristics in Makima Ward (located within Mbeere South sub-county, Embu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Makima, 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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Makima ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Makima in?

Makima is a ward in Mbeere South sub-county, Embu County, Kenya.

Which county is Makima ward in?

Makima ward is in Embu County, Kenya, within Mbeere South sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Makima?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.0), the top-scoring crops for Makima are Pineapple, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Makima" section on this page.

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