Soil & best crops in Kinakomba
Galole sub-county · Tana River county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kinakomba — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kinakomba is in Galole sub-county, Tana River County.
📍 -1.7045°, 39.9670° · Pop: 13,636
Kinakomba ward sits in Galole sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 13,636 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 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 Kinakomba are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kinakomba Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kinakomba Ward (located within Galole sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 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 Kinakomba, 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 Kinakomba
Kinakomba ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kinakomba in?
Kinakomba is a ward in Galole sub-county, Tana River County, Kenya.
Which county is Kinakomba ward in?
Kinakomba ward is in Tana River County, Kenya, within Galole sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kinakomba?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Kinakomba are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kinakomba" section on this page.