Soil & best crops in Akirang'Ondu
Igembe Central sub-county · Meru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Akirang'Ondu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Akirang'Ondu is in Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County.
📍 0.3327°, 37.8853° · Pop: 31,426
Akirang'Ondu ward sits in Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County, home to about 31,426 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 15.4 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Akirang'Ondu are Tea, Avocado, and Macadamia — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Akirang'Ondu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Akirang'Ondu Ward (located within Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Akirang'Ondu, 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 Akirang'Ondu
Akirang'Ondu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Akirang'Ondu in?
Akirang'Ondu is a ward in Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
Which county is Akirang'Ondu ward in?
Akirang'Ondu ward is in Meru County, Kenya, within Igembe Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Akirang'Ondu?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Akirang'Ondu are Tea, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Akirang'Ondu" section on this page.