Soil & best crops in Nyanduma

Lari sub-county · Kiambu county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Nyanduma — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Nyanduma is in Lari sub-county, Kiambu County.

📍 -0.9914°, 36.7355° · Pop: 23,454

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Nyanduma ward sits in Lari sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 23,454 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.50 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Nyanduma are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.8
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
3.50 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
13.7 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
220.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Nyanduma Ward

Local soil characteristics in Nyanduma Ward (located within Lari sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.50 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 Nyanduma, 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.

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Nyanduma ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Nyanduma in?

Nyanduma is a ward in Lari sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.

Which county is Nyanduma ward in?

Nyanduma ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Lari sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Nyanduma?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Nyanduma are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Nyanduma" section on this page.