Soil & best crops in Muthambi

Muthambi sub-county · Tharaka Nithi county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Muthambi — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Muthambi is in Muthambi sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County.

📍 -0.2824°, 37.7055° · Pop: 19,373

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Muthambi ward sits in Muthambi sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, home to about 19,373 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 17.2 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Muthambi are Avocado, Macadamia, and Cassava — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.7
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.40 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
17.2 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
220.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

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 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 17.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Muthambi, 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.

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Muthambi ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Muthambi in?

Muthambi is a ward in Muthambi sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.

Which county is Muthambi ward in?

Muthambi ward is in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, within Muthambi sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Muthambi?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Muthambi are Avocado, Macadamia, Cassava. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Muthambi" section on this page.

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