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
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.
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.
Best crops for Korogocho
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.