Soil & best crops in Mananja

Masinga sub-county · Machakos county

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

📍 -0.8673°, 37.3052° · Pop: 22,719

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Mananja ward sits in Masinga sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 22,719 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mananja are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.2
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.00 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
31.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
180.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Mananja Ward

Local soil characteristics in Mananja Ward (located within Masinga sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, 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 Mananja, 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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Mananja ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Mananja in?

Mananja is a ward in Masinga sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.

Which county is Mananja ward in?

Mananja ward is in Machakos County, Kenya, within Masinga sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Mananja?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for Mananja are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mananja" section on this page.