Lari/Kirenga ward
Lari sub-county · Kiambu county
📍 -1.0303°, 36.6391° · Pop: 27,871
Lari/Kirenga ward sits in Lari sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 27,871 people. Working from Kiambu County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.01 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 169.0 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 Lari/Kirenga are Macadamia, Avocado, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lari/Kirenga Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lari/Kirenga Ward (located within Lari sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.01 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Lari/Kirenga, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.