Soil & best crops in Matapato North
Kajiado Central sub-county · Kajiado county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Matapato North — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Matapato North is in Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County.
📍 -2.1991°, 36.8297° · Pop: 29,830
Matapato North ward sits in Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County, home to about 29,830 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.9 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 20.6 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Matapato North are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Matapato North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Matapato North Ward (located within Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.9, 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 Matapato North, 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 Matapato North
Matapato North ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Matapato North in?
Matapato North is a ward in Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Which county is Matapato North ward in?
Matapato North ward is in Kajiado County, Kenya, within Kajiado Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Matapato North?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.9), the top-scoring crops for Matapato North are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Matapato North" section on this page.