Soil & best crops in Mukothima
Tharaka North sub-county · Tharaka Nithi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mukothima — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mukothima is in Tharaka North sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County.
📍 0.0130°, 38.0463° · Pop: 24,273
Mukothima ward sits in Tharaka North sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, home to about 24,273 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 19.6 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mukothima are Avocado, Macadamia, and Cassava — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mukothima Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mukothima Ward (located within Tharaka North sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 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 Mukothima, 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 Mukothima
Mukothima ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mukothima in?
Mukothima is a ward in Tharaka North sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
Which county is Mukothima ward in?
Mukothima ward is in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, within Tharaka North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mukothima?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Mukothima are Avocado, Macadamia, Cassava. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mukothima" section on this page.