Soil & best crops in Chengoni/Samburu
Kinango sub-county · Kwale county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Chengoni/Samburu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Chengoni/Samburu is in Kinango sub-county, Kwale County.
📍 -3.7784°, 39.2661° · Pop: 32,641
Chengoni/Samburu ward sits in Kinango sub-county, Kwale County, home to about 32,641 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 9.8 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 Chengoni/Samburu are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, and Mango — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chengoni/Samburu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chengoni/Samburu Ward (located within Kinango sub-county, Kwale 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 9.8 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Chengoni/Samburu, 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 Chengoni/Samburu
Chengoni/Samburu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chengoni/Samburu in?
Chengoni/Samburu is a ward in Kinango sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya.
Which county is Chengoni/Samburu ward in?
Chengoni/Samburu ward is in Kwale County, Kenya, within Kinango sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chengoni/Samburu?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Chengoni/Samburu are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, Mango. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chengoni/Samburu" section on this page.