Soil & best crops in Mugogodo East
Laikipia North sub-county · Laikipia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mugogodo East — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mugogodo East is in Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County.
📍 0.3229°, 37.2477° · Pop: 23,412
Mugogodo East ward sits in Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County, home to about 23,412 people. Working from Laikipia County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.0 (strongly acidic), nitrogen 1.42 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 mg/kg and potassium 215.0 mg/kg. The strongly acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mugogodo East are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mugogodo East Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mugogodo East Ward (located within Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.42 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 16.6 mg/kg. These are county-level baselines; run a report from your field for location-exact readings. For farmers in Mugogodo East, 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 Mugogodo East
Mugogodo East ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Mugogodo East?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.0), the top-scoring crops for Mugogodo East are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mugogodo East" section on this page.