Soil & best crops in Mkongani
Matuga sub-county · Kwale county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mkongani — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mkongani is in Matuga sub-county, Kwale County.
📍 -4.2578°, 39.2844° · Pop: 37,318
Mkongani ward sits in Matuga sub-county, Kwale County, home to about 37,318 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 9.8 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mkongani are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, and Mango — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mkongani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mkongani Ward (located within Matuga 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 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 Mkongani, 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 Mkongani
Mkongani ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mkongani in?
Mkongani is a ward in Matuga sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya.
Which county is Mkongani ward in?
Mkongani ward is in Kwale County, Kenya, within Matuga sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mkongani?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Mkongani are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, Mango. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mkongani" section on this page.