Soil & best crops in Kipini West

Garsen sub-county · Tana River county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kipini West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kipini West is in Garsen sub-county, Tana River County.

📍 -2.5534°, 40.2583° · Pop: 17,999

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kipini West ward sits in Garsen sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 17,999 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kipini West are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.8
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
8.5 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
199.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Kipini West Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kipini West Ward (located within Garsen sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 Kipini 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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Kipini West ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kipini West in?

Kipini West is a ward in Garsen sub-county, Tana River County, Kenya.

Which county is Kipini West ward in?

Kipini West ward is in Tana River County, Kenya, within Garsen sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kipini West?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Kipini West are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kipini West" section on this page.