Gilgil ward
Gilgil sub-county · Nakuru county
📍 -0.4721°, 36.3000° · Pop: 47,603
Gilgil ward sits in Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 47,603 people. Working from Nakuru County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.59 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 239.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Gilgil are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Gilgil Ward
Local soil characteristics in Gilgil Ward (located within Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.59 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Gilgil, 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.