Soil & best crops in Shella
Malindi sub-county · Kilifi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Shella — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Shella is in Malindi sub-county, Kilifi County.
📍 -3.2450°, 40.1169° · Pop: 43,434
Shella ward sits in Malindi sub-county, Kilifi County, home to about 43,434 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 9.0 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 Shella are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, and Finger Millet — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Shella Ward
Local soil characteristics in Shella Ward (located within Malindi sub-county, Kilifi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 9.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Shella, 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 Shella
Shella ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Shella in?
Shella is a ward in Malindi sub-county, Kilifi County, Kenya.
Which county is Shella ward in?
Shella ward is in Kilifi County, Kenya, within Malindi sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Shella?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Shella are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, Finger Millet. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Shella" section on this page.