Soil & best crops in Athwana
Tigania West sub-county · Meru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Athwana — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Athwana is in Tigania West sub-county, Meru County.
📍 0.3188°, 37.6539° · Pop: 18,127
Athwana ward sits in Tigania West sub-county, Meru County, home to about 18,127 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 20.3 mg/kg and potassium 402.4 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Athwana are Tea, Avocado, and Macadamia — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Athwana Ward
Local soil characteristics in Athwana Ward (located within Tigania West sub-county, Meru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, 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 Athwana, 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 Athwana
Athwana ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Athwana in?
Athwana is a ward in Tigania West sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
Which county is Athwana ward in?
Athwana ward is in Meru County, Kenya, within Tigania West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Athwana?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Athwana are Tea, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Athwana" section on this page.