Soil & best crops in Mtepeni
Kilifi South sub-county · Kilifi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mtepeni — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mtepeni is in Kilifi South sub-county, Kilifi County.
📍 -3.8975°, 39.7502° · Pop: 34,643
Mtepeni ward sits in Kilifi South sub-county, Kilifi County, home to about 34,643 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 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 Mtepeni are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, and Finger Millet — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mtepeni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mtepeni Ward (located within Kilifi South sub-county, Kilifi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Mtepeni, 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 Mtepeni
Mtepeni ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mtepeni in?
Mtepeni is a ward in Kilifi South sub-county, Kilifi County, Kenya.
Which county is Mtepeni ward in?
Mtepeni ward is in Kilifi County, Kenya, within Kilifi South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mtepeni?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.3), the top-scoring crops for Mtepeni are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, Finger Millet. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mtepeni" section on this page.