Hells Gate ward
Naivasha sub-county · Nakuru county
📍 -0.8044°, 36.4758° · Pop: 39,209
Hells Gate ward sits in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 39,209 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 Hells Gate are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Hells Gate Ward
Local soil characteristics in Hells Gate Ward (located within Naivasha 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 Hells Gate, 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.