Soil & best crops in Njia
Igembe Central sub-county · Meru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Njia — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Njia is in Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County.
📍 0.4112°, 37.7966° · Pop: 42,759
Njia ward sits in Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County, home to about 42,759 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 20.3 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Njia are Tea, Avocado, and Macadamia — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Njia Ward
Local soil characteristics in Njia Ward (located within Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 Njia, 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 Njia
Njia ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Njia in?
Njia is a ward in Igembe Central sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
Which county is Njia ward in?
Njia ward is in Meru County, Kenya, within Igembe Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Njia?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Njia are Tea, Avocado, Macadamia. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Njia" section on this page.