Soil & best crops in Mkomami

Lamu West sub-county · Lamu county

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

📍 -2.2888°, 40.8552° · Pop: 19,092

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Mkomami ward sits in Lamu West sub-county, Lamu County, home to about 19,092 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 9.6 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mkomami are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, and Cowpeas — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.4
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
9.6 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
120.5 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Mkomami Ward

Local soil characteristics in Mkomami Ward (located within Lamu West sub-county, Lamu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 Mkomami, 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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Mkomami ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Mkomami in?

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

Which county is Mkomami ward in?

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

What are the best crops to grow in Mkomami?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Mkomami are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, Cowpeas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mkomami" section on this page.

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