Soil & best crops in Makadara-Mji Wa Kale
Mvita sub-county · Mombasa county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Makadara-Mji Wa Kale — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Makadara-Mji Wa Kale is in Mvita sub-county, Mombasa County.
📍 -4.0670°, 39.6748° · Pop: 25,875
Makadara-Mji Wa Kale ward sits in Mvita sub-county, Mombasa County, home to about 25,875 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.90 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 Makadara-Mji Wa Kale are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Makadara-Mji Wa Kale Ward
Local soil characteristics in Makadara-Mji Wa Kale Ward (located within Mvita 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 0.90 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 Makadara-Mji Wa Kale, 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 Makadara-Mji Wa Kale
Makadara-Mji Wa Kale ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Makadara-Mji Wa Kale in?
Makadara-Mji Wa Kale is a ward in Mvita sub-county, Mombasa County, Kenya.
Which county is Makadara-Mji Wa Kale ward in?
Makadara-Mji Wa Kale ward is in Mombasa County, Kenya, within Mvita sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Makadara-Mji Wa Kale?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Makadara-Mji Wa Kale are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, Napier Grass. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Makadara-Mji Wa Kale" section on this page.