Soil & best crops in Sarang'Ombe
Kibra sub-county · Nairobi county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Sarang'Ombe — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Sarang'Ombe is in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi County.
📍 -1.3127°, 36.7784° · Pop: 54,347
Sarang'Ombe ward sits in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 54,347 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 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Sarang'Ombe are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sarang'Ombe Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sarang'Ombe Ward (located within Kibra 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 Sarang'Ombe, 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 Sarang'Ombe
Sarang'Ombe ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Sarang'Ombe in?
Sarang'Ombe is a ward in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Which county is Sarang'Ombe ward in?
Sarang'Ombe ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Kibra sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Sarang'Ombe?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Sarang'Ombe are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Sarang'Ombe" section on this page.