Soil & best crops in Mikinduni
Galole sub-county · Tana River county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mikinduni — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mikinduni is in Galole sub-county, Tana River County.
📍 -1.5452°, 39.9782° · Pop: 9,568
Mikinduni ward sits in Galole sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 9,568 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (neutral), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mikinduni are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mikinduni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mikinduni 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 0.70 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 Mikinduni, 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 Mikinduni
Mikinduni ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mikinduni in?
Mikinduni is a ward in Galole sub-county, Tana River County, Kenya.
Which county is Mikinduni ward in?
Mikinduni ward is in Tana River County, Kenya, within Galole sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mikinduni?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.1), the top-scoring crops for Mikinduni are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mikinduni" section on this page.