Soil & best crops in Igoji East
Imenti South sub-county · Meru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Igoji East — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Igoji East is in Imenti South sub-county, Meru County.
📍 -0.1762°, 37.6993° · Pop: 28,915
Igoji East ward sits in Imenti South sub-county, Meru County, home to about 28,915 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 20.3 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Igoji East are Tea, Avocado, and Macadamia — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Igoji East Ward
Local soil characteristics in Igoji East Ward (located within Imenti South sub-county, Meru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.60 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 Igoji East, 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 Igoji East
Igoji East ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Igoji East in?
Igoji East is a ward in Imenti South sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
Which county is Igoji East ward in?
Igoji East ward is in Meru County, Kenya, within Imenti South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Igoji East?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Igoji East are Tea, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Igoji East" section on this page.