Soil & best crops in Dandora Area I
Embakasi North sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Dandora Area I — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Dandora Area I is in Embakasi North sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.2575°, 36.8895° · Pop: 22,802
Dandora Area I ward sits in Embakasi North sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 22,802 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 22.1 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Dandora Area I are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Dandora Area I Ward
Local soil characteristics in Dandora Area I Ward (located within Embakasi North sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Dandora Area I, 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 Dandora Area I
Dandora Area I ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Dandora Area I in?
Dandora Area I is a ward in Embakasi North sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is Dandora Area I ward in?
Dandora Area I ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Embakasi North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Dandora Area I?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.0), the top-scoring crops for Dandora Area I are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Dandora Area I" section on this page.