Soil & best crops in Kikumbulyu South
Kibwezi West sub-county · Makueni county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kikumbulyu South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kikumbulyu South is in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County.
📍 -2.3658°, 37.9951° · Pop: 25,892
Kikumbulyu South ward sits in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County, home to about 25,892 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 29.6 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kikumbulyu South are Lucerne, Mango, and Sisal — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kikumbulyu South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kikumbulyu South Ward (located within Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, 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 South, 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 South
Kikumbulyu South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kikumbulyu South in?
Kikumbulyu South is a ward in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County, Kenya.
Which county is Kikumbulyu South ward in?
Kikumbulyu South ward is in Makueni County, Kenya, within Kibwezi West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kikumbulyu South?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.3), the top-scoring crops for Kikumbulyu South are Lucerne, Mango, Sisal. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kikumbulyu South" section on this page.