Soil & best crops in Gombato Bongwe
Msambweni sub-county · Kwale county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Gombato Bongwe — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Gombato Bongwe is in Msambweni sub-county, Kwale County.
📍 -4.2844°, 39.5334° · Pop: 34,846
Gombato Bongwe ward sits in Msambweni sub-county, Kwale County, home to about 34,846 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 9.0 mg/kg and potassium 89.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Gombato Bongwe are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, and Mango — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Gombato Bongwe Ward
Local soil characteristics in Gombato Bongwe Ward (located within Msambweni sub-county, Kwale County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 9.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Gombato Bongwe, 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 Gombato Bongwe
Gombato Bongwe ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Gombato Bongwe in?
Gombato Bongwe is a ward in Msambweni sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya.
Which county is Gombato Bongwe ward in?
Gombato Bongwe ward is in Kwale County, Kenya, within Msambweni sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Gombato Bongwe?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Gombato Bongwe are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, Mango. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Gombato Bongwe" section on this page.