Kalawa/ Kathulumbi ward
Mbooni sub-county · Makueni county
📍 -1.6892°, 37.7542° · Pop: 27,174
Kalawa/ Kathulumbi ward sits in Mbooni sub-county, Makueni County, home to about 27,174 people. Working from Makueni County soil averages, the profile is pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.86 g/kg, phosphorus 29.6 mg/kg and potassium 351.0 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kalawa/ Kathulumbi are Lucerne, Mango, and Sisal — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kalawa/ Kathulumbi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kalawa/ Kathulumbi Ward (located within Mbooni sub-county, Makueni County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.86 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 29.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Kalawa/ Kathulumbi, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.