Soil & best crops in Kiganjo
Gatundu South sub-county · Kiambu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kiganjo — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kiganjo is in Gatundu South sub-county, Kiambu County.
📍 -0.9788°, 36.8011° · Pop: 27,134
Kiganjo ward sits in Gatundu South sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 27,134 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.60 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kiganjo are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kiganjo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kiganjo Ward (located within Gatundu South sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.60 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 Kiganjo, 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 Kiganjo
Kiganjo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kiganjo in?
Kiganjo is a ward in Gatundu South sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Kiganjo ward in?
Kiganjo ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Gatundu South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kiganjo?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Kiganjo are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kiganjo" section on this page.