Soil & best crops in Waita
Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county · Kitui county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Waita — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Waita is in Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county, Kitui County.
📍 -0.8002°, 38.1446° · Pop: 20,890
Waita ward sits in Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county, Kitui County, home to about 20,890 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 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 Waita are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Waita Ward
Local soil characteristics in Waita 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 6.1, 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 Waita, 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 Waita
Waita ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Waita in?
Waita is a ward in Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya.
Which county is Waita ward in?
Waita ward is in Kitui County, Kenya, within Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Waita?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Waita are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Waita" section on this page.