Soil & best crops in Kyuso

Mwingi North sub-county · Kitui county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kyuso — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kyuso is in Mwingi North sub-county, Kitui County.

📍 -0.5334°, 38.2036° · Pop: 40,375

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kyuso ward sits in Mwingi North sub-county, Kitui County, home to about 40,375 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 30.5 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kyuso are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.0
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
0.70 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
30.5 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
199.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Kyuso Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kyuso Ward (located within Mwingi North sub-county, Kitui County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.70 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 Kyuso, 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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Kyuso ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kyuso in?

Kyuso is a ward in Mwingi North sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya.

Which county is Kyuso ward in?

Kyuso ward is in Kitui County, Kenya, within Mwingi North sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kyuso?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.0), the top-scoring crops for Kyuso are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kyuso" section on this page.

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