Soil & best crops in Ikinu
Githunguri sub-county · Kiambu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Ikinu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Ikinu is in Githunguri sub-county, Kiambu County.
📍 -1.1063°, 36.8047° · Pop: 23,668
Ikinu ward sits in Githunguri sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 23,668 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.20 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 Ikinu are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ikinu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ikinu Ward (located within Githunguri sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.20 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 Ikinu, 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 Ikinu
Ikinu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Ikinu in?
Ikinu is a ward in Githunguri sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Ikinu ward in?
Ikinu ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Githunguri sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Ikinu?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Ikinu are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ikinu" section on this page.