Kikumbulyu South ward
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 1.24 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 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 1.24 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 29.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Kikumbulyu South, 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.