Soil & best crops in Hindi

Lamu West sub-county · Lamu county

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

📍 -2.0349°, 40.7364° · Pop: 10,700

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Hindi ward sits in Lamu West sub-county, Lamu County, home to about 10,700 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 9.6 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Hindi are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, and Cowpeas — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.00 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
9.6 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
133.3 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Hindi Ward

Local soil characteristics in Hindi Ward (located within Lamu West sub-county, Lamu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 9.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Hindi, 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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Hindi ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Hindi in?

Hindi is a ward in Lamu West sub-county, Lamu County, Kenya.

Which county is Hindi ward in?

Hindi ward is in Lamu County, Kenya, within Lamu West sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Hindi?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Hindi are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, Cowpeas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Hindi" section on this page.