Soil & best crops in Antubetwe Kiongo
Igembe North sub-county · Meru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Antubetwe Kiongo — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Antubetwe Kiongo is in Igembe North sub-county, Meru County.
📍 0.3370°, 38.0752° · Pop: 32,204
Antubetwe Kiongo ward sits in Igembe North sub-county, Meru County, home to about 32,204 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.7 (neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 20.3 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Antubetwe Kiongo are Tea, Avocado, and Macadamia — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Antubetwe Kiongo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Antubetwe Kiongo Ward (located within Igembe North sub-county, Meru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 20.3 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Antubetwe Kiongo, 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 Antubetwe Kiongo
Antubetwe Kiongo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Antubetwe Kiongo in?
Antubetwe Kiongo is a ward in Igembe North sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
Which county is Antubetwe Kiongo ward in?
Antubetwe Kiongo ward is in Meru County, Kenya, within Igembe North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Antubetwe Kiongo?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.7), the top-scoring crops for Antubetwe Kiongo are Tea, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Antubetwe Kiongo" section on this page.