Mahiga ward
Nyeri South sub-county · Nyeri county
📍 -0.5101°, 36.7697° · Pop: 21,846
Mahiga ward sits in Nyeri South sub-county, Nyeri County, home to about 21,846 people. Working from Nyeri County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.2 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.09 g/kg, phosphorus 15.5 mg/kg and potassium 192.0 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 Mahiga are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mahiga Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mahiga Ward (located within Nyeri South sub-county, Nyeri County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.09 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Mahiga, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.