Soil & best crops in Ukunda
Msambweni sub-county · Kwale county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Ukunda — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Ukunda is in Msambweni sub-county, Kwale County.
📍 -4.3111°, 39.5597° · Pop: 38,629
Ukunda ward sits in Msambweni sub-county, Kwale County, home to about 38,629 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 9.8 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 Ukunda are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, and Mango — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ukunda Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ukunda Ward (located within Msambweni sub-county, Kwale County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 Ukunda, 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 Ukunda
Ukunda ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Ukunda in?
Ukunda is a ward in Msambweni sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya.
Which county is Ukunda ward in?
Ukunda ward is in Kwale County, Kenya, within Msambweni sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Ukunda?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Ukunda are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, Mango. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ukunda" section on this page.