Naathu ward
Igembe North sub-county · Meru county
📍 0.5125°, 37.9548° · Pop: 29,555
Naathu ward sits in Igembe North sub-county, Meru County, home to about 29,555 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.7 (neutral), nitrogen 1.63 g/kg, phosphorus 20.3 mg/kg and potassium 218.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Naathu are Avocado, Macadamia, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Naathu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Naathu 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 1.63 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 20.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Naathu, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.