Soil & best crops in Mugogodo West

Laikipia North sub-county · Laikipia county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mugogodo West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mugogodo West is in Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County.

📍 0.4294°, 37.0130° · Pop: 13,715

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Mugogodo West ward sits in Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County, home to about 13,715 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 19.1 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mugogodo West are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.8
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
0.80 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
19.1 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
243.7 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Mugogodo West Ward

Local soil characteristics in Mugogodo West Ward (located within Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 19.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Mugogodo West, 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.

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Mugogodo West ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Mugogodo West in?

Mugogodo West is a ward in Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County, Kenya.

Which county is Mugogodo West ward in?

Mugogodo West ward is in Laikipia County, Kenya, within Laikipia North sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Mugogodo West?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Mugogodo West are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mugogodo West" section on this page.

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