Soil & best crops in South C

Langata sub-county · Nairobi county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in South C — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. South C is in Langata sub-county, Nairobi County.

📍 -1.3412°, 36.8764° · Pop: 47,202

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

South C ward sits in Langata sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 47,202 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 22.1 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for South C are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.1
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
22.1 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
329.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in South C Ward

Local soil characteristics in South C Ward (located within Langata sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.1, 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 South C, 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.

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South C ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is South C in?

South C is a ward in Langata sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Which county is South C ward in?

South C ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Langata sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in South C?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.1), the top-scoring crops for South C are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for South C" section on this page.