Soil & best crops in Magadi
Kajiado West sub-county · Kajiado county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Magadi — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Magadi is in Kajiado West sub-county, Kajiado County.
📍 -1.8966°, 36.2360° · Pop: 25,451
Magadi ward sits in Kajiado West sub-county, Kajiado County, home to about 25,451 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 20.6 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Magadi are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Magadi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Magadi Ward (located within Kajiado West sub-county, Kajiado County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.4, 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 Magadi, 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 Magadi
Magadi ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Magadi in?
Magadi is a ward in Kajiado West sub-county, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Which county is Magadi ward in?
Magadi ward is in Kajiado County, Kenya, within Kajiado West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Magadi?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.4), the top-scoring crops for Magadi are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Magadi" section on this page.