Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni ward
Kilome sub-county · Makueni county
📍 -1.8349°, 37.2245° · Pop: 22,991
Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni ward sits in Kilome sub-county, Makueni County, home to about 22,991 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 1.56 g/kg, phosphorus 29.6 mg/kg and potassium 351.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni are Lucerne, Mango, and Sisal — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni Ward (located within Kilome sub-county, Makueni County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.56 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 29.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni, 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.