Soil & best crops in Katangi
Yatta sub-county · Machakos county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Katangi — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Katangi is in Yatta sub-county, Machakos County.
📍 -1.4207°, 37.7277° · Pop: 21,781
Katangi ward sits in Yatta sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 21,781 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Katangi are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Katangi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Katangi Ward (located within Yatta sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Katangi, 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 Katangi
Katangi ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Katangi in?
Katangi is a ward in Yatta sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.
Which county is Katangi ward in?
Katangi ward is in Machakos County, Kenya, within Yatta sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Katangi?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Katangi are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Katangi" section on this page.