Soil & best crops in Mtito Andei
Kibwezi East sub-county · Makueni county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mtito Andei — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mtito Andei is in Kibwezi East sub-county, Makueni County.
📍 -2.7076°, 38.2932° · Pop: 35,123
Mtito Andei ward sits in Kibwezi East sub-county, Makueni County, home to about 35,123 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 13.9 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mtito Andei are Lucerne, Mango, and Sisal — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mtito Andei Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mtito Andei Ward (located within Kibwezi East sub-county, Makueni County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.9 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Mtito Andei, 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 Mtito Andei
Mtito Andei ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mtito Andei in?
Mtito Andei is a ward in Kibwezi East sub-county, Makueni County, Kenya.
Which county is Mtito Andei ward in?
Mtito Andei ward is in Makueni County, Kenya, within Kibwezi East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mtito Andei?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Mtito Andei are Lucerne, Mango, Sisal. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mtito Andei" section on this page.