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

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

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.

pH
5.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
2.10 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
15.5 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
220.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

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.

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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.

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