Soil & best crops in Hirimani
Bura sub-county · Tana River county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Hirimani — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Hirimani is in Bura sub-county, Tana River County.
📍 -0.9893°, 39.3502° · Pop: 15,383
Hirimani ward sits in Bura sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 15,383 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.8 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.60 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 402.4 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 Hirimani are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Hirimani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Hirimani Ward (located within Bura sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.8, 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 Hirimani, 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 Hirimani
Hirimani ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Hirimani in?
Hirimani is a ward in Bura sub-county, Tana River County, Kenya.
Which county is Hirimani ward in?
Hirimani ward is in Tana River County, Kenya, within Bura sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Hirimani?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.8), the top-scoring crops for Hirimani are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Hirimani" section on this page.