Soil & best crops in Pumwani
Kamukunji sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Pumwani — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Pumwani is in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.2881°, 36.8448° · Pop: 37,602
Pumwani ward sits in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 37,602 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 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 Pumwani are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Pumwani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Pumwani Ward (located within Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, 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 Pumwani, 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 Pumwani
Pumwani ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Pumwani in?
Pumwani is a ward in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is Pumwani ward in?
Pumwani ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Kamukunji sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Pumwani?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Pumwani are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Pumwani" section on this page.