Soil & best crops in Matungulu West
Matungulu sub-county · Machakos county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Matungulu West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Matungulu West is in Matungulu sub-county, Machakos County.
📍 -1.2674°, 37.2100° · Pop: 33,935
Matungulu West ward sits in Matungulu sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 33,935 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Matungulu West are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Matungulu West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Matungulu West Ward (located within Matungulu sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, 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 Matungulu West, 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 Matungulu West
Matungulu West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Matungulu West in?
Matungulu West is a ward in Matungulu sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.
Which county is Matungulu West ward in?
Matungulu West ward is in Machakos County, Kenya, within Matungulu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Matungulu West?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Matungulu West are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Matungulu West" section on this page.