Soil & best crops in Kiamaina
Nakuru North sub-county · Nakuru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kiamaina — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kiamaina is in Nakuru North sub-county, Nakuru County.
📍 -0.2314°, 36.0883° · Pop: 31,345
Kiamaina ward sits in Nakuru North sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 31,345 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.00 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kiamaina are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kiamaina Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kiamaina Ward (located within Nakuru North sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.00 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 Kiamaina, 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 Kiamaina
Kiamaina ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kiamaina in?
Kiamaina is a ward in Nakuru North sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Kiamaina ward in?
Kiamaina ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Nakuru North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kiamaina?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for Kiamaina are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kiamaina" section on this page.