Soil & best crops in Githurai

Roysambu sub-county · Nairobi county

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

📍 -1.2022°, 36.9084° · Pop: 47,188

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Githurai ward sits in Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 47,188 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.7 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 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 Githurai are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.7
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.00 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
22.1 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
297.9 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Githurai Ward

Local soil characteristics in Githurai Ward (located within Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.7, 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 Githurai, 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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Githurai ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Githurai in?

Githurai is a ward in Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Which county is Githurai ward in?

Githurai ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Roysambu sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Githurai?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.7), the top-scoring crops for Githurai are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Githurai" section on this page.

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