Soil & best crops in Athiru Ruujine
Igembe Central sub-county · Meru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Athiru Ruujine — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Athiru Ruujine is in Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County.
📍 0.1216°, 38.1840° · Pop: 44,075
Athiru Ruujine ward sits in Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County, home to about 44,075 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 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 Athiru Ruujine are Tea, Avocado, and Macadamia — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Athiru Ruujine Ward
Local soil characteristics in Athiru Ruujine 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 1.00 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 Athiru Ruujine, 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 Ruujine
Athiru Ruujine ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Athiru Ruujine in?
Athiru Ruujine is a ward in Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
Which county is Athiru Ruujine ward in?
Athiru Ruujine ward is in Meru County, Kenya, within Igembe Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Athiru Ruujine?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Athiru Ruujine are Tea, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Athiru Ruujine" section on this page.