Soil & best crops in Wayu
Galole sub-county · Tana River county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Wayu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Wayu is in Galole sub-county, Tana River County.
📍 -1.4887°, 39.3769° · Pop: 13,461
Wayu ward sits in Galole sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 13,461 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.50 g/kg, phosphorus 13.9 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 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 Wayu are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Wayu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Wayu Ward (located within Galole sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.50 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.9 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Wayu, 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 Wayu
Wayu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Wayu in?
Wayu is a ward in Galole sub-county, Tana River County, Kenya.
Which county is Wayu ward in?
Wayu ward is in Tana River County, Kenya, within Galole sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Wayu?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Wayu are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Wayu" section on this page.