Soil & best crops in Mbiuni

Mwala sub-county · Machakos county

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

📍 -1.2388°, 37.4169° · Pop: 32,142

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Mbiuni ward sits in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 32,142 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 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mbiuni are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.9
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
0.90 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
31.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
180.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Mbiuni Ward

Local soil characteristics in Mbiuni 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 Mbiuni, 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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Mbiuni ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Mbiuni in?

Mbiuni is a ward in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.

Which county is Mbiuni ward in?

Mbiuni ward is in Machakos County, Kenya, within Mwala sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Mbiuni?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Mbiuni are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mbiuni" section on this page.