Soil & best crops in Athi River
Athi River sub-county · Machakos county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Athi River — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Athi River is in Athi River sub-county, Machakos County.
📍 -1.4628°, 36.9494° · Pop: 51,293
Athi River ward sits in Athi River sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 51,293 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Athi River are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Athi River Ward
Local soil characteristics in Athi River Ward (located within Athi River sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 31.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Athi River, 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 Athi River
Athi River ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Athi River in?
Athi River is a ward in Athi River sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.
Which county is Athi River ward in?
Athi River ward is in Machakos County, Kenya, within Athi River sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Athi River?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Athi River are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Athi River" section on this page.