Kinoo ward
Kikuyu sub-county · Kiambu county
Kinoo is a ward in Kikuyu sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
📍 -1.2536°, 36.6897° · Pop: 27,082
Kinoo ward sits in Kikuyu sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 27,082 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 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 Kinoo are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kinoo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kinoo Ward (located within Kikuyu 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 1.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kinoo, 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 Kinoo
Kinoo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kinoo in?
Kinoo is a ward in Kikuyu sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Kinoo ward in?
Kinoo ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Kikuyu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kinoo?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Kinoo are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kinoo" section on this page.