Soil & best crops in Mukurwe-Ini Central
Mukurweini sub-county · Nyeri county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mukurwe-Ini Central — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mukurwe-Ini Central is in Mukurweini sub-county, Nyeri County.
📍 -0.5683°, 37.1078° · Pop: 26,283
Mukurwe-Ini Central ward sits in Mukurweini sub-county, Nyeri County, home to about 26,283 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.20 g/kg, phosphorus 15.5 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mukurwe-Ini Central are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mukurwe-Ini Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mukurwe-Ini Central Ward (located within Mukurweini sub-county, Nyeri County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.20 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 Mukurwe-Ini Central, 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 Mukurwe-Ini Central
Mukurwe-Ini Central ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mukurwe-Ini Central in?
Mukurwe-Ini Central is a ward in Mukurweini sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya.
Which county is Mukurwe-Ini Central ward in?
Mukurwe-Ini Central ward is in Nyeri County, Kenya, within Mukurweini sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mukurwe-Ini Central?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Mukurwe-Ini Central are Macadamia, Pineapple, Avocado. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mukurwe-Ini Central" section on this page.