Soil & best crops in Githioro
Kipipiri sub-county · Nyandarua county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Githioro — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Githioro is in Kipipiri sub-county, Nyandarua County.
📍 -0.4959°, 36.4658° · Pop: 20,037
Githioro ward sits in Kipipiri sub-county, Nyandarua County, home to about 20,037 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.50 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 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 Githioro are Tea, Pyrethrum, and Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Githioro Ward
Local soil characteristics in Githioro Ward (located within Kipipiri sub-county, Nyandarua County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.50 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Githioro, 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 Githioro
Githioro ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Githioro in?
Githioro is a ward in Kipipiri sub-county, Nyandarua County, Kenya.
Which county is Githioro ward in?
Githioro ward is in Nyandarua County, Kenya, within Kipipiri sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Githioro?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Githioro are Tea, Pyrethrum, Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Githioro" section on this page.