Soil & best crops in Ewuaso Oonkidong'I
Kajiado West sub-county · Kajiado county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Ewuaso Oonkidong'I — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Ewuaso Oonkidong'I is in Kajiado West sub-county, Kajiado County.
📍 -1.3355°, 36.4220° · Pop: 29,587
Ewuaso Oonkidong'I ward sits in Kajiado West sub-county, Kajiado County, home to about 29,587 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 20.6 mg/kg and potassium 364.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Ewuaso Oonkidong'I are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ewuaso Oonkidong'I Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ewuaso Oonkidong'I Ward (located within Kajiado West sub-county, Kajiado County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 20.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Ewuaso Oonkidong'I, 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 Ewuaso Oonkidong'I
Ewuaso Oonkidong'I ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Ewuaso Oonkidong'I in?
Ewuaso Oonkidong'I is a ward in Kajiado West sub-county, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Which county is Ewuaso Oonkidong'I ward in?
Ewuaso Oonkidong'I ward is in Kajiado County, Kenya, within Kajiado West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Ewuaso Oonkidong'I?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.1), the top-scoring crops for Ewuaso Oonkidong'I are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ewuaso Oonkidong'I" section on this page.