Soil & best crops in Laini Saba

Kibra sub-county · Nairobi county

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

📍 -1.3120°, 36.7943° · Pop: 28,182

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Laini Saba ward sits in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 28,182 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (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 Laini Saba are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.1
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
22.1 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
297.9 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Laini Saba Ward

Local soil characteristics in Laini Saba Ward (located within Kibra sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.1, 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 Laini Saba, 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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Laini Saba ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Laini Saba in?

Laini Saba is a ward in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Which county is Laini Saba ward in?

Laini Saba ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Kibra sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Laini Saba?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.1), the top-scoring crops for Laini Saba are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Laini Saba" section on this page.