Soil & best crops in Mutu-Ini
Dagoretti South sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mutu-Ini — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mutu-Ini is in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.2940°, 36.6988° · Pop: 17,973
Mutu-Ini ward sits in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 17,973 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 22.1 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mutu-Ini are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mutu-Ini Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mutu-Ini Ward (located within Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.60 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 Mutu-Ini, 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 Mutu-Ini
Mutu-Ini ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mutu-Ini in?
Mutu-Ini is a ward in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is Mutu-Ini ward in?
Mutu-Ini ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Dagoretti South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mutu-Ini?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Mutu-Ini are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mutu-Ini" section on this page.