Soil & best crops in Kwamutonga/Kithumula

Kitui West sub-county · Kitui county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kwamutonga/Kithumula — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kwamutonga/Kithumula is in Kitui West sub-county, Kitui County.

📍 -1.2927°, 37.8784° · Pop: 18,708

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kwamutonga/Kithumula ward sits in Kitui West sub-county, Kitui County, home to about 18,708 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 30.5 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kwamutonga/Kithumula are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.4
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
30.5 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
220.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Kwamutonga/Kithumula Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kwamutonga/Kithumula Ward (located within Kitui West sub-county, Kitui County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 30.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kwamutonga/Kithumula, 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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Kwamutonga/Kithumula ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kwamutonga/Kithumula in?

Kwamutonga/Kithumula is a ward in Kitui West sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya.

Which county is Kwamutonga/Kithumula ward in?

Kwamutonga/Kithumula ward is in Kitui County, Kenya, within Kitui West sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kwamutonga/Kithumula?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Kwamutonga/Kithumula are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kwamutonga/Kithumula" section on this page.

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