Soil & best crops in Chewele
Bura sub-county · Tana River county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Chewele — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Chewele is in Bura sub-county, Tana River County.
📍 -0.8736°, 39.7020° · Pop: 16,403
Chewele ward sits in Bura sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 16,403 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.60 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chewele are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chewele Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chewele Ward (located within Bura sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.60 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 Chewele, 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 Chewele
Chewele ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chewele in?
Chewele is a ward in Bura sub-county, Tana River County, Kenya.
Which county is Chewele ward in?
Chewele ward is in Tana River County, Kenya, within Bura sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chewele?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Chewele are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chewele" section on this page.