Soil & best crops in Igambang`Ombe
Igambang'Ombe sub-county · Tharaka Nithi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Igambang`Ombe — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Igambang`Ombe is in Igambang'Ombe sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County.
📍 -0.3604°, 37.8085° · Pop: 30,160
Igambang`Ombe ward sits in Igambang'Ombe sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, home to about 30,160 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 19.6 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Igambang`Ombe are Avocado, Macadamia, and Cassava — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Igambang`Ombe Ward
Local soil characteristics in Igambang`Ombe Ward (located within Igambang'Ombe sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 19.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Igambang`Ombe, 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 Igambang`Ombe
Igambang`Ombe ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Igambang`Ombe in?
Igambang`Ombe is a ward in Igambang'Ombe sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
Which county is Igambang`Ombe ward in?
Igambang`Ombe ward is in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, within Igambang'Ombe sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Igambang`Ombe?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Igambang`Ombe are Avocado, Macadamia, Cassava. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Igambang`Ombe" section on this page.