Zimmerman ward
Roysambu sub-county · Nairobi county
📍 -1.2037°, 36.8795° · Pop: 38,912
Zimmerman ward sits in Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 38,912 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.78 g/kg, phosphorus 22.1 mg/kg and potassium 236.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Zimmerman are Dhania, Beans, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Zimmerman Ward
Local soil characteristics in Zimmerman Ward (located within Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.78 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.1 mg/kg. For farmers in Zimmerman, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.