Soil & best crops in Kangundo Central
Kangundo sub-county · Machakos county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kangundo Central — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kangundo Central is in Kangundo sub-county, Machakos County.
📍 -1.3139°, 37.3459° · Pop: 24,850
Kangundo Central ward sits in Kangundo sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 24,850 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.50 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kangundo Central are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kangundo Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kangundo Central Ward (located within Kangundo sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.50 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 Kangundo Central, 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 Kangundo Central
Kangundo Central ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kangundo Central in?
Kangundo Central is a ward in Kangundo sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.
Which county is Kangundo Central ward in?
Kangundo Central ward is in Machakos County, Kenya, within Kangundo sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kangundo Central?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Kangundo Central are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kangundo Central" section on this page.