Machakos county soil health report

Soil suitability and agriculture in Machakos County

Choosing the right inputs in Machakos County starts with its soil chemistry. Sitting in the Semi-Arid Eastern zone, Machakos records an average soil pH of 7.03 — near-neutral. Most crops perform well here; only strongly acid-loving crops need adjustment.

On nutrients, Machakos soils measure nitrogen at 0.82 g/kg, extractable phosphorus at 31.4 mg/kg and potassium at 338 mg/kg. A basal DAP or NPK dressing at planting followed by CAN top-dressing is the usual backbone, but the exact blend and bag-per-acre rate should be tuned to these figures and your target crop. On current data, Machakos soils score highest for Mango. Get a free, Machakos-specific fertilizer plan for your exact farm below.