Soil & best crops in Gathigiriri
Kirinyaga South sub-county · Kirinyaga county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Gathigiriri — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Gathigiriri is in Kirinyaga South sub-county, Kirinyaga County.
📍 -0.6600°, 37.3918° · Pop: 18,337
Gathigiriri ward sits in Kirinyaga South sub-county, Kirinyaga County, home to about 18,337 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 15.4 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Gathigiriri are Tea, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Gathigiriri Ward
Local soil characteristics in Gathigiriri Ward (located within Kirinyaga South sub-county, Kirinyaga County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Gathigiriri, 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 Gathigiriri
Gathigiriri ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Gathigiriri in?
Gathigiriri is a ward in Kirinyaga South sub-county, Kirinyaga County, Kenya.
Which county is Gathigiriri ward in?
Gathigiriri ward is in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, within Kirinyaga South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Gathigiriri?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for Gathigiriri are Tea, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Gathigiriri" section on this page.