Soil & best crops in California
Kamukunji sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in California — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. California is in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.2843°, 36.8493° · Pop: 21,699
California ward sits in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 21,699 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.9 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 22.1 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 California are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in California Ward
Local soil characteristics in California Ward (located within Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in California, 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 California
California ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is California in?
California is a ward in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is California ward in?
California ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Kamukunji sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in California?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.9), the top-scoring crops for California are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for California" section on this page.