Mombasa county soil health report

Coastal Lowlands agroecological zone

Soil baseline: ShambaIQ Regional Model · County average

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Soil suitability and agriculture in Mombasa County

Choosing the right inputs in Mombasa County starts with its soil chemistry. Sitting in the Coastal Lowlands zone, Mombasa records an average soil pH of 6.24slightly acidic — a comfortable range for most crops. This suits maize, beans and most staples without heavy lime correction.

On nutrients, Mombasa soils measure nitrogen at 0.95 g/kg, extractable phosphorus at 8.4 mg/kg and potassium at 136 mg/kg. A basal DAP or NPK dressing at planting followed by CAN top-dressing is the usual backbone, but the exact blend and bag-per-acre rate should be tuned to these figures and your target crop. On current data, Mombasa soils score highest for Finger Millet. Get a free, Mombasa-specific fertilizer plan for your exact farm below.

Nutrient breakdown

pH
6.24 Optimal
Total nitrogen
0.95 g/kgModerate
Extractable phosphorus
8.4 mg/kgLow
Extractable potassium
136 mg/kgLow
Organic carbon
14.2 g/kgModerate

Best crops for Mombasa

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Agrovets in Mombasa

Mingo Pharmacy And Agrovet
Old Malindi Rd, Mombasa
Coast Farmcare Agrovet
Opposite The Pentecoastal Church, Mombasa Road, Mombasa
Mtwapa Farm Point Agrovet
B8, Mtwapa
Lamu Fashion AGROVET
Jomo Kenyatta Ave, Mombasa
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Frequently asked questions

What is the soil pH in Mombasa County?

Mombasa County has an average soil pH of 6.24 (moderately acidic to neutral). Most crops perform well at this pH without lime treatment.

What crops grow best in Mombasa County?

Based on precision soil mapping data, Mombasa soils have nitrogen at 0.95 g/kg and phosphorus at 8.4 mg/kg. Get a full ranked crop suitability list for your farm →

What fertilizer should I use in Mombasa?

Fertilizer choice depends on your target crop and exact soil conditions. Farms in the Coastal Lowlands zone typically benefit from DAP or NPK compound at planting, followed by CAN top-dressing. Get a precise budget and bag-per-acre plan →

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