Soil & best crops in Abothuguchi Central
Imenti Central sub-county · Meru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Abothuguchi Central — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Abothuguchi Central is in Imenti Central sub-county, Meru County.
📍 -0.0245°, 37.6807° · Pop: 33,981
Abothuguchi Central ward sits in Imenti Central sub-county, Meru County, home to about 33,981 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.90 g/kg, phosphorus 13.9 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Abothuguchi Central are Tea, Avocado, and Macadamia — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Abothuguchi Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Abothuguchi Central Ward (located within Imenti Central sub-county, Meru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.90 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 Abothuguchi Central, 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 Abothuguchi Central
Abothuguchi Central ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Abothuguchi Central in?
Abothuguchi Central is a ward in Imenti Central sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
Which county is Abothuguchi Central ward in?
Abothuguchi Central ward is in Meru County, Kenya, within Imenti Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Abothuguchi Central?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Abothuguchi Central are Tea, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Abothuguchi Central" section on this page.