Soil & best crops in Kimorori/Wempa

Murang'a South sub-county · Murang'a county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kimorori/Wempa — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kimorori/Wempa is in Murang'a South sub-county, Murang'a County.

📍 -0.9507°, 37.1654° · Pop: 32,365

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kimorori/Wempa ward sits in Murang'a South sub-county, Murang'a County, home to about 32,365 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 12.2 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kimorori/Wempa are Tea, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.8
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.40 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
12.2 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
199.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Kimorori/Wempa Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kimorori/Wempa Ward (located within Murang'a South sub-county, Murang'a County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kimorori/Wempa, 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.

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Kimorori/Wempa ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kimorori/Wempa in?

Kimorori/Wempa is a ward in Murang'a South sub-county, Murang'a County, Kenya.

Which county is Kimorori/Wempa ward in?

Kimorori/Wempa ward is in Murang'a County, Kenya, within Murang'a South sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kimorori/Wempa?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Kimorori/Wempa are Tea, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kimorori/Wempa" section on this page.

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