Mavindini ward
Makueni sub-county · Makueni county
📍 -1.8569°, 37.8103° · Pop: 23,274
Mavindini ward sits in Makueni sub-county, Makueni County, home to about 23,274 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 Mavindini are Lucerne, Mango, and Sisal — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mavindini Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mavindini Ward (located within Makueni 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 Mavindini, 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.