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
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.
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.
Best crops for Makima
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.