Soil & best crops in Chaani
Changamwe sub-county · Mombasa county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Chaani — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Chaani is in Changamwe sub-county, Mombasa County.
📍 -4.0289°, 39.6245° · Pop: 30,110
Chaani ward sits in Changamwe sub-county, Mombasa County, home to about 30,110 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 8.4 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chaani are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chaani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chaani Ward (located within Changamwe sub-county, Mombasa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Chaani, 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 Chaani
Chaani ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chaani in?
Chaani is a ward in Changamwe sub-county, Mombasa County, Kenya.
Which county is Chaani ward in?
Chaani ward is in Mombasa County, Kenya, within Changamwe sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chaani?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Chaani are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, Napier Grass. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chaani" section on this page.