Soil & best crops in Parklands/Highridge
Westlands sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Parklands/Highridge — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Parklands/Highridge is in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.2587°, 36.8049° · Pop: 38,384
Parklands/Highridge ward sits in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 38,384 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 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 Parklands/Highridge are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Parklands/Highridge Ward
Local soil characteristics in Parklands/Highridge Ward (located within Westlands sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 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 Parklands/Highridge, 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 Parklands/Highridge
Parklands/Highridge ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Parklands/Highridge in?
Parklands/Highridge is a ward in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is Parklands/Highridge ward in?
Parklands/Highridge ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Westlands sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Parklands/Highridge?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Parklands/Highridge are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Parklands/Highridge" section on this page.