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
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.
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.
Best crops for South C
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.