Soil & best crops in Muthetheni
Mwala sub-county · Machakos county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Muthetheni — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Muthetheni is in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County.
📍 -1.5008°, 37.5318° · Pop: 22,805
Muthetheni ward sits in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 22,805 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Muthetheni are Mango, Sisal, and Moringa — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Muthetheni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Muthetheni Ward (located within Mwala sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 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 Muthetheni, 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 Muthetheni
Muthetheni ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Muthetheni in?
Muthetheni is a ward in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.
Which county is Muthetheni ward in?
Muthetheni ward is in Machakos County, Kenya, within Mwala sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Muthetheni?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Muthetheni are Mango, Sisal, Moringa. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Muthetheni" section on this page.