Soil & best crops in Matapato South
Kajiado Central sub-county · Kajiado county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Matapato South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Matapato South is in Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County.
📍 -2.4098°, 36.7785° · Pop: 31,161
Matapato South ward sits in Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County, home to about 31,161 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 20.6 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Matapato South are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Matapato South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Matapato South Ward (located within Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.60 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 South, 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 South
Matapato South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Matapato South in?
Matapato South is a ward in Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Which county is Matapato South ward in?
Matapato South ward is in Kajiado County, Kenya, within Kajiado Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Matapato South?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Matapato South are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Matapato South" section on this page.