Soil & best crops in Hells Gate
Naivasha sub-county · Nakuru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Hells Gate — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Hells Gate is in 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. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 402.4 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 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Hells Gate, 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 Hells Gate
Hells Gate ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Hells Gate in?
Hells Gate is a ward in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Hells Gate ward in?
Hells Gate ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Naivasha sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Hells Gate?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Hells Gate are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Hells Gate" section on this page.