Soil & best crops in Emali/Mulala
Kibwezi West sub-county · Makueni county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Emali/Mulala — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Emali/Mulala is in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County.
📍 -2.0403°, 37.5083° · Pop: 25,657
Emali/Mulala ward sits in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County, home to about 25,657 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 29.6 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 Emali/Mulala are Lucerne, Mango, and Sisal — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Emali/Mulala Ward
Local soil characteristics in Emali/Mulala Ward (located within Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 29.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Emali/Mulala, 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 Emali/Mulala
Emali/Mulala ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Emali/Mulala in?
Emali/Mulala is a ward in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County, Kenya.
Which county is Emali/Mulala ward in?
Emali/Mulala ward is in Makueni County, Kenya, within Kibwezi West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Emali/Mulala?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Emali/Mulala are Lucerne, Mango, Sisal. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Emali/Mulala" section on this page.