Soil & best crops in Korogocho

Ruaraka sub-county · Nairobi county

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

📍 -1.2499°, 36.8907° · Pop: 41,946

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Korogocho ward sits in Ruaraka sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 41,946 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 329.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Korogocho are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.9
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
22.1 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
329.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Korogocho Ward

Local soil characteristics in Korogocho Ward (located within Ruaraka 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 Korogocho, 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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Korogocho ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Korogocho in?

Korogocho is a ward in Ruaraka sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Which county is Korogocho ward in?

Korogocho ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Ruaraka sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Korogocho?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.9), the top-scoring crops for Korogocho are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Korogocho" section on this page.