Soil & best crops in Likoni
Likoni sub-county · Mombasa county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Likoni — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Likoni is in Likoni sub-county, Mombasa County.
📍 -4.0936°, 39.6439° · Pop: 21,639
Likoni ward sits in Likoni sub-county, Mombasa County, home to about 21,639 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 8.4 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Likoni are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Likoni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Likoni Ward (located within Likoni sub-county, Mombasa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, 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 Likoni, 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 Likoni
Likoni ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Likoni in?
Likoni is a ward in Likoni sub-county, Mombasa County, Kenya.
Which county is Likoni ward in?
Likoni ward is in Mombasa County, Kenya, within Likoni sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Likoni?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Likoni are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, Napier Grass. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Likoni" section on this page.