Soil & best crops in Ntimaru West
Kuria East sub-county · Migori county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Ntimaru West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Ntimaru West is in Kuria East sub-county, Migori County.
📍 -1.3456°, 34.6847° · Pop: 20,439
Ntimaru West ward sits in Kuria East sub-county, Migori County, home to about 20,439 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 10.0 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Ntimaru West are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ntimaru West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ntimaru West Ward (located within Kuria East sub-county, Migori County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 10.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Ntimaru West, 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 Ntimaru West
Ntimaru West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Ntimaru West in?
Ntimaru West is a ward in Kuria East sub-county, Migori County, Kenya.
Which county is Ntimaru West ward in?
Ntimaru West ward is in Migori County, Kenya, within Kuria East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Ntimaru West?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Ntimaru West are Cassava, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ntimaru West" section on this page.