Soil & best crops in Kwavonza/Yatta

Kitui Rural sub-county · Kitui county

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

📍 -1.3500°, 37.7688° · Pop: 30,732

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kwavonza/Yatta ward sits in Kitui Rural sub-county, Kitui County, home to about 30,732 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 30.5 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kwavonza/Yatta are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.00 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
30.5 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
243.7 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Kwavonza/Yatta Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kwavonza/Yatta Ward (located within Kitui Rural sub-county, Kitui County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Kwavonza/Yatta, 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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Kwavonza/Yatta ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kwavonza/Yatta in?

Kwavonza/Yatta is a ward in Kitui Rural sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya.

Which county is Kwavonza/Yatta ward in?

Kwavonza/Yatta ward is in Kitui County, Kenya, within Kitui Rural sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kwavonza/Yatta?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Kwavonza/Yatta are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kwavonza/Yatta" section on this page.

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