Soil & best crops in Makongeni
Makadara sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Makongeni — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Makongeni is in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.2971°, 36.8509° · Pop: 31,022
Makongeni ward sits in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 31,022 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.2 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 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 Makongeni are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Makongeni Ward
Local soil characteristics in Makongeni Ward (located within Makadara sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Makongeni, 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 Makongeni
Makongeni ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Makongeni in?
Makongeni is a ward in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is Makongeni ward in?
Makongeni ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Makadara sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Makongeni?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.2), the top-scoring crops for Makongeni are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Makongeni" section on this page.