Soil & best crops in Waa Ngombeni
Matuga sub-county · Kwale county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Waa Ngombeni — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Waa Ngombeni is in Matuga sub-county, Kwale County.
📍 -4.1552°, 39.5946° · Pop: 37,783
Waa Ngombeni ward sits in Matuga sub-county, Kwale County, home to about 37,783 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 mg/kg and potassium 98.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Waa Ngombeni are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, and Mango — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Waa Ngombeni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Waa Ngombeni Ward (located within Matuga sub-county, Kwale County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Waa Ngombeni, 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 Waa Ngombeni
Waa Ngombeni ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Waa Ngombeni in?
Waa Ngombeni is a ward in Matuga sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya.
Which county is Waa Ngombeni ward in?
Waa Ngombeni ward is in Kwale County, Kenya, within Matuga sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Waa Ngombeni?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for Waa Ngombeni are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, Mango. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Waa Ngombeni" section on this page.