Soil & best crops in Lucky Summer

Ruaraka sub-county · Nairobi county

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

📍 -1.2393°, 36.8983° · Pop: 20,705

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Lucky Summer ward sits in Ruaraka sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 20,705 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (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 Lucky Summer are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.8
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
22.1 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
329.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Lucky Summer Ward

Local soil characteristics in Lucky Summer Ward (located within Ruaraka sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, 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 Lucky Summer, 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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Lucky Summer ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Lucky Summer in?

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

Which county is Lucky Summer ward in?

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

What are the best crops to grow in Lucky Summer?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Lucky Summer are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lucky Summer" section on this page.