Gitaru ward
Kabete sub-county · Kiambu county
Gitaru is a ward in Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
📍 -1.2329°, 36.6897° · Pop: 29,177
Gitaru ward sits in Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 29,177 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.80 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 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 Gitaru are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Gitaru Ward
Local soil characteristics in Gitaru Ward (located within Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Gitaru, 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 Gitaru
Gitaru ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Gitaru in?
Gitaru is a ward in Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Gitaru ward in?
Gitaru ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Kabete sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Gitaru?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Gitaru are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Gitaru" section on this page.