Soil & best crops in Konyu

Mathira East sub-county · Nyeri county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Konyu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Konyu is in Mathira East sub-county, Nyeri County.

📍 -0.5225°, 37.1246° · Pop: 21,959

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Konyu ward sits in Mathira East sub-county, Nyeri County, home to about 21,959 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 2.10 g/kg, phosphorus 15.5 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Konyu are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.4
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
2.10 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
15.5 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
147.4 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Konyu Ward

Local soil characteristics in Konyu Ward (located within Mathira East sub-county, Nyeri County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Konyu, 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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Konyu ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Konyu in?

Konyu is a ward in Mathira East sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya.

Which county is Konyu ward in?

Konyu ward is in Nyeri County, Kenya, within Mathira East sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Konyu?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), the top-scoring crops for Konyu are Macadamia, Pineapple, Avocado. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Konyu" section on this page.

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