Soil & best crops in Naathu
Igembe North sub-county · Meru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Naathu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Naathu is in 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 7.3 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 20.3 mg/kg and potassium 402.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Naathu are Tea, Avocado, and Macadamia — 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 7.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Naathu, 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 Naathu
Naathu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Naathu in?
Naathu is a ward in Igembe North sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
Which county is Naathu ward in?
Naathu ward is in Meru County, Kenya, within Igembe North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Naathu?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.3), the top-scoring crops for Naathu are Tea, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Naathu" section on this page.