Soil & best crops in Kahawa/Sukari
Ruiru sub-county · Kiambu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kahawa/Sukari — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kahawa/Sukari is in Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County.
📍 -1.1944°, 36.9469° · Pop: 8,744
Kahawa/Sukari ward sits in Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 8,744 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kahawa/Sukari are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kahawa/Sukari Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kahawa/Sukari Ward (located within Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 Kahawa/Sukari, 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 Kahawa/Sukari
Kahawa/Sukari ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Kahawa/Sukari?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Kahawa/Sukari are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kahawa/Sukari" section on this page.