Soil & best crops in Athiru Gaiti
Igembe South sub-county · Meru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Athiru Gaiti — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Athiru Gaiti is in Igembe South sub-county, Meru County.
📍 0.2055°, 38.0125° · Pop: 26,731
Athiru Gaiti ward sits in Igembe South sub-county, Meru County, home to about 26,731 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 20.3 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Athiru Gaiti are Tea, Avocado, and Macadamia — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Athiru Gaiti Ward
Local soil characteristics in Athiru Gaiti Ward (located within Igembe South sub-county, Meru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, 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 Athiru Gaiti, 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 Athiru Gaiti
Athiru Gaiti ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Athiru Gaiti in?
Athiru Gaiti is a ward in Igembe South sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
Which county is Athiru Gaiti ward in?
Athiru Gaiti ward is in Meru County, Kenya, within Igembe South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Athiru Gaiti?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Athiru Gaiti are Tea, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Athiru Gaiti" section on this page.