Soil & best crops in Kikumbulyu North
Kibwezi West sub-county · Makueni county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kikumbulyu North — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kikumbulyu North is in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County.
📍 -2.2637°, 38.0224° · Pop: 20,314
Kikumbulyu North ward sits in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County, home to about 20,314 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 29.6 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 Kikumbulyu North are Lucerne, Mango, and Sisal — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kikumbulyu North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kikumbulyu North Ward (located within Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.70 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 Kikumbulyu North, 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 Kikumbulyu North
Kikumbulyu North ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kikumbulyu North in?
Kikumbulyu North is a ward in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County, Kenya.
Which county is Kikumbulyu North ward in?
Kikumbulyu North ward is in Makueni County, Kenya, within Kibwezi West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kikumbulyu North?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Kikumbulyu North are Lucerne, Mango, Sisal. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kikumbulyu North" section on this page.