Soil & best crops in Zimmerman

Roysambu sub-county · Nairobi county

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

📍 -1.2037°, 36.8795° · Pop: 38,912

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

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 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Zimmerman are Dhania, Pumpkin, and Rosemary — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.1
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.60 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
12.5 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
199.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

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 1.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Zimmerman, 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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Zimmerman ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Zimmerman in?

Zimmerman is a ward in Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Which county is Zimmerman ward in?

Zimmerman ward is in Nairobi County, Kenya, within Roysambu sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Zimmerman?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Zimmerman are Dhania, Pumpkin, Rosemary. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Zimmerman" section on this page.

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