Kikumbulyu South ward

Kibwezi West sub-county · Makueni county

📍 -2.3658°, 37.9951° · Pop: 25,892

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Kikumbulyu South ward sits in Kibwezi West sub-county, Makueni County, home to about 25,892 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 Kikumbulyu South are Lucerne, Mango, and Sisal — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.5
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.86 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
29.6 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
351.0 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

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 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.86 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.