Soil & best crops in Lower Kaewa-Kaani

Kathiani sub-county · Machakos county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lower Kaewa-Kaani — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lower Kaewa-Kaani is in Kathiani sub-county, Machakos County.

📍 -1.4816°, 37.3499° · Pop: 22,909

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Lower Kaewa-Kaani ward sits in Kathiani sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 22,909 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Lower Kaewa-Kaani are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.8
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.30 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
31.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
163.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Lower Kaewa-Kaani Ward

Local soil characteristics in Lower Kaewa-Kaani Ward (located within Kathiani sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 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 Lower Kaewa-Kaani, 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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Lower Kaewa-Kaani ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Lower Kaewa-Kaani in?

Lower Kaewa-Kaani is a ward in Kathiani sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.

Which county is Lower Kaewa-Kaani ward in?

Lower Kaewa-Kaani ward is in Machakos County, Kenya, within Kathiani sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Lower Kaewa-Kaani?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Lower Kaewa-Kaani are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lower Kaewa-Kaani" section on this page.