Soil & best crops in Kambe/Ribe

Rabai sub-county · Kilifi county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kambe/Ribe — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kambe/Ribe is in Rabai sub-county, Kilifi County.

📍 -3.8854°, 39.6571° · Pop: 17,311

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kambe/Ribe ward sits in Rabai sub-county, Kilifi County, home to about 17,311 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 11.0 mg/kg and potassium 98.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kambe/Ribe are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, and Finger Millet — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.9
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.20 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
11.0 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
98.5 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Kambe/Ribe Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kambe/Ribe Ward (located within Rabai sub-county, Kilifi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, 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 Kambe/Ribe, 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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Kambe/Ribe ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kambe/Ribe in?

Kambe/Ribe is a ward in Rabai sub-county, Kilifi County, Kenya.

Which county is Kambe/Ribe ward in?

Kambe/Ribe ward is in Kilifi County, Kenya, within Rabai sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kambe/Ribe?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Kambe/Ribe are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, Finger Millet. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kambe/Ribe" section on this page.