Soil & best crops in Dabaso
Kilifi North sub-county · Kilifi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Dabaso — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Dabaso is in Kilifi North sub-county, Kilifi County.
📍 -3.3119°, 39.9904° · Pop: 29,603
Dabaso ward sits in Kilifi North sub-county, Kilifi County, home to about 29,603 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 11.0 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Dabaso are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, and Finger Millet — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Dabaso Ward
Local soil characteristics in Dabaso Ward (located within Kilifi North sub-county, Kilifi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 11.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Dabaso, 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 Dabaso
Dabaso ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Dabaso in?
Dabaso is a ward in Kilifi North sub-county, Kilifi County, Kenya.
Which county is Dabaso ward in?
Dabaso ward is in Kilifi County, Kenya, within Kilifi North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Dabaso?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for Dabaso are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, Finger Millet. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Dabaso" section on this page.