Soil & best crops in Githobokoni
Gatundu North sub-county · Kiambu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Githobokoni — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Githobokoni is in Gatundu North sub-county, Kiambu County.
📍 -0.8782°, 36.7454° · Pop: 21,415
Githobokoni ward sits in Gatundu North sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 21,415 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.2 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 4.10 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Githobokoni are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Githobokoni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Githobokoni Ward (located within Gatundu North sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 4.10 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 Githobokoni, 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 Githobokoni
Githobokoni ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Githobokoni in?
Githobokoni is a ward in Gatundu North sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Githobokoni ward in?
Githobokoni ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Gatundu North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Githobokoni?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.2), the top-scoring crops for Githobokoni are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Githobokoni" section on this page.