Soil & best crops in Shanzu
Kisauni sub-county · Mombasa county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Shanzu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Shanzu is in Kisauni sub-county, Mombasa County.
📍 -3.9805°, 39.7312° · Pop: 38,067
Shanzu ward sits in Kisauni sub-county, Mombasa County, home to about 38,067 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 8.4 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Shanzu are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Shanzu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Shanzu Ward (located within Kisauni sub-county, Mombasa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, 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 Shanzu, 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 Shanzu
Shanzu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Shanzu in?
Shanzu is a ward in Kisauni sub-county, Mombasa County, Kenya.
Which county is Shanzu ward in?
Shanzu ward is in Mombasa County, Kenya, within Kisauni sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Shanzu?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Shanzu are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, Napier Grass. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Shanzu" section on this page.