Mukothima ward
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. Working from Tharaka Nithi County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.0 (strongly acidic), nitrogen 1.23 g/kg, phosphorus 19.6 mg/kg and potassium 211.0 mg/kg. The strongly acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. 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 5.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.23 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 19.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Mukothima, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.