Nairobi county soil health report
Central Highlands agroecological zone
Soil baseline: ShambaIQ Regional Model · County average
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Soil suitability and agriculture in Nairobi County
Choosing the right inputs in Nairobi County starts with its soil chemistry. Sitting in the Central Highlands zone, Nairobi records an average soil pH of 6.85 — near-neutral. Most crops perform well here; only strongly acid-loving crops need adjustment.
On nutrients, Nairobi soils measure nitrogen at 1.1 g/kg, extractable phosphorus at 22.1 mg/kg and potassium at 236 mg/kg. A basal DAP or NPK dressing at planting followed by CAN top-dressing is the usual backbone, but the exact blend and bag-per-acre rate should be tuned to these figures and your target crop. On current data, Nairobi soils score highest for Dhania. Get a free, Nairobi-specific fertilizer plan for your exact farm below.
Nutrient breakdown
Best crops for Nairobi
Scored against Nairobi's soil nutrients
Wards in Nairobi
85 wards across 17 sub-counties — tap to expand
Dagoretti North5 wards
Dagoretti South5 wards
Embakasi Central5 wards
Embakasi East5 wards
Embakasi North5 wards
Embakasi South5 wards
Embakasi West4 wards
Kamukunji5 wards
Langata5 wards
Makadara4 wards
Roysambu5 wards
Ruaraka5 wards
Westlands5 wards
Neighboring counties
Agrovets in Nairobi
Frequently asked questions
What is the soil pH in Nairobi County?
Nairobi County has an average soil pH of 6.85 (neutral to alkaline). Most crops perform well at this pH without lime treatment.
What crops grow best in Nairobi County?
Based on precision soil mapping data, Nairobi soils have nitrogen at 1.1 g/kg and phosphorus at 22.1 mg/kg. Get a full ranked crop suitability list for your farm →
What fertilizer should I use in Nairobi?
Fertilizer choice depends on your target crop and exact soil conditions. Farms in the Central Highlands zone typically benefit from DAP or NPK compound at planting, followed by CAN top-dressing. Get a precise budget and bag-per-acre plan →
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