Soil & best crops in Kyangwithya East
Kitui Central sub-county · Kitui county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kyangwithya East — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kyangwithya East is in Kitui Central sub-county, Kitui County.
📍 -1.3260°, 38.0586° · Pop: 28,257
Kyangwithya East ward sits in Kitui Central sub-county, Kitui County, home to about 28,257 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 30.5 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kyangwithya East are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kyangwithya East Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kyangwithya East Ward (located within Kitui Central sub-county, Kitui County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 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 Kyangwithya East, 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 Kyangwithya East
Kyangwithya East ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kyangwithya East in?
Kyangwithya East is a ward in Kitui Central sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya.
Which county is Kyangwithya East ward in?
Kyangwithya East ward is in Kitui County, Kenya, within Kitui Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kyangwithya East?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Kyangwithya East are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kyangwithya East" section on this page.