Soil & best crops in Mukurwe-Ini West
Mukurweini sub-county · Nyeri county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mukurwe-Ini West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mukurwe-Ini West is in Mukurweini sub-county, Nyeri County.
📍 -0.5440°, 37.0215° · Pop: 18,417
Mukurwe-Ini West ward sits in Mukurweini sub-county, Nyeri County, home to about 18,417 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.10 g/kg, phosphorus 15.5 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mukurwe-Ini West are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mukurwe-Ini West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mukurwe-Ini West Ward (located within Mukurweini sub-county, Nyeri County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, 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 Mukurwe-Ini West, 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 West
Mukurwe-Ini West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mukurwe-Ini West in?
Mukurwe-Ini West is a ward in Mukurweini sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya.
Which county is Mukurwe-Ini West ward in?
Mukurwe-Ini West ward is in Nyeri County, Kenya, within Mukurweini sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mukurwe-Ini West?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Mukurwe-Ini West are Macadamia, Pineapple, Avocado. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mukurwe-Ini West" section on this page.