Soil & best crops in Makutano-Mwala
Mwala sub-county · Machakos county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Makutano-Mwala — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Makutano-Mwala is in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County.
📍 -1.3485°, 37.4723° · Pop: 32,127
Makutano-Mwala ward sits in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 32,127 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Makutano-Mwala are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Makutano-Mwala Ward
Local soil characteristics in Makutano-Mwala Ward (located within Mwala 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 0.90 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 Makutano-Mwala, 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 Makutano-Mwala
Makutano-Mwala ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Makutano-Mwala in?
Makutano-Mwala is a ward in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.
Which county is Makutano-Mwala ward in?
Makutano-Mwala ward is in Machakos County, Kenya, within Mwala sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Makutano-Mwala?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Makutano-Mwala are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Makutano-Mwala" section on this page.