Soil & best crops in Chewani
Galole sub-county · Tana River county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Chewani — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Chewani is in Galole sub-county, Tana River County.
📍 -1.3521°, 39.9966° · Pop: 24,201
Chewani ward sits in Galole sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 24,201 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chewani are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chewani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chewani Ward (located within Galole sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Chewani, 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 Chewani
Chewani ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chewani in?
Chewani is a ward in Galole sub-county, Tana River County, Kenya.
Which county is Chewani ward in?
Chewani ward is in Tana River County, Kenya, within Galole sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chewani?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.1), the top-scoring crops for Chewani are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chewani" section on this page.