Muthambi ward
Muthambi sub-county · Tharaka Nithi county
📍 -0.2824°, 37.7055° · Pop: 19,373
Muthambi ward sits in Muthambi sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, home to about 19,373 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 Muthambi are Avocado, Macadamia, and Cassava — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Muthambi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Muthambi Ward (located within Muthambi 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 Muthambi, 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.