Soil & best crops in Riruta
Dagoretti South sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Riruta — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Riruta is in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.2886°, 36.7353° · Pop: 65,320
Riruta ward sits in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 65,320 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 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 Riruta are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Riruta Ward
Local soil characteristics in Riruta Ward (located within Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 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 Riruta, 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 Riruta
Riruta ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Riruta in?
Riruta is a ward in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is Riruta ward in?
Riruta ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Dagoretti South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Riruta?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for Riruta are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Riruta" section on this page.