Soil & best crops in Junda
Kisauni sub-county · Mombasa county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Junda — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Junda is in Kisauni sub-county, Mombasa County.
📍 -4.0116°, 39.6745° · Pop: 39,432
Junda ward sits in Kisauni sub-county, Mombasa County, home to about 39,432 people. Working from Mombasa County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.95 g/kg, phosphorus 8.4 mg/kg and potassium 136.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Junda are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Junda Ward
Local soil characteristics in Junda Ward (located within Kisauni sub-county, Mombasa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.95 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.4 mg/kg. These are county-level baselines; run a report from your field for location-exact readings. For farmers in Junda, 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 Junda
Junda ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Junda?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for Junda are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, Napier Grass. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Junda" section on this page.