Soil & best crops in Limuru East
Limuru sub-county · Kiambu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Limuru East — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Limuru East is in Limuru sub-county, Kiambu County.
📍 -1.1062°, 36.6886° · Pop: 28,348
Limuru East ward sits in Limuru sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 28,348 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.00 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Limuru East are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Limuru East Ward
Local soil characteristics in Limuru East Ward (located within Limuru sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.00 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 Limuru East, 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 Limuru East
Limuru East ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Limuru East in?
Limuru East is a ward in Limuru sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Limuru East ward in?
Limuru East ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Limuru sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Limuru East?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Limuru East are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Limuru East" section on this page.