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
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.
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.
Best crops for Mugogodo West
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.