Soil & best crops in Nguni
Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county · Kitui county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Nguni — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Nguni is in Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county, Kitui County.
📍 -0.8347°, 38.5518° · Pop: 29,313
Nguni ward sits in Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county, Kitui County, home to about 29,313 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 30.5 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Nguni are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Nguni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Nguni Ward (located within Mwingi Central Sub- County 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 0.80 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 Nguni, 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 Nguni
Nguni ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Nguni in?
Nguni is a ward in Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya.
Which county is Nguni ward in?
Nguni ward is in Kitui County, Kenya, within Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Nguni?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Nguni are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Nguni" section on this page.