Soil & best crops in Maringo/Hamza
Makadara sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Maringo/Hamza — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Maringo/Hamza is in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.2921°, 36.8657° · Pop: 52,293
Maringo/Hamza ward sits in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 52,293 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.2 (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 Maringo/Hamza are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Maringo/Hamza Ward
Local soil characteristics in Maringo/Hamza 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 1.10 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 Maringo/Hamza, 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 Maringo/Hamza
Maringo/Hamza ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Maringo/Hamza in?
Maringo/Hamza is a ward in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is Maringo/Hamza ward in?
Maringo/Hamza ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Makadara sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Maringo/Hamza?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.2), the top-scoring crops for Maringo/Hamza are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Maringo/Hamza" section on this page.