Soil & best crops in Makina
Kibra sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Makina — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Makina is in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.3090°, 36.7844° · Pop: 35,028
Makina ward sits in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 35,028 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.9 (neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 22.1 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Makina are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Makina Ward
Local soil characteristics in Makina Ward (located within Kibra 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 1.20 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 Makina, 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 Makina
Makina ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Makina in?
Makina is a ward in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is Makina ward in?
Makina ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Kibra sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Makina?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.9), the top-scoring crops for Makina are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Makina" section on this page.