Soil & best crops in Tigithi
Laikipia East sub-county · Laikipia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Tigithi — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Tigithi is in Laikipia East sub-county, Laikipia County.
📍 -0.1194°, 36.9155° · Pop: 27,062
Tigithi ward sits in Laikipia East sub-county, Laikipia County, home to about 27,062 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.7 (neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 mg/kg and potassium 543.6 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Tigithi are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Tigithi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Tigithi Ward (located within Laikipia East sub-county, Laikipia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 16.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Tigithi, 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 Tigithi
Tigithi ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Tigithi in?
Tigithi is a ward in Laikipia East sub-county, Laikipia County, Kenya.
Which county is Tigithi ward in?
Tigithi ward is in Laikipia County, Kenya, within Laikipia East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Tigithi?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.7), the top-scoring crops for Tigithi are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Tigithi" section on this page.