Soil & best crops in Sokoke
Ganze sub-county · Kilifi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Sokoke — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Sokoke is in Ganze sub-county, Kilifi County.
📍 -3.3525°, 39.7146° · Pop: 43,543
Sokoke ward sits in Ganze sub-county, Kilifi County, home to about 43,543 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 11.0 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Sokoke are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, and Finger Millet — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sokoke Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sokoke Ward (located within Ganze 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 0.80 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 Sokoke, 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 Sokoke
Sokoke ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Sokoke in?
Sokoke is a ward in Ganze sub-county, Kilifi County, Kenya.
Which county is Sokoke ward in?
Sokoke ward is in Kilifi County, Kenya, within Ganze sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Sokoke?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Sokoke are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, Finger Millet. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Sokoke" section on this page.