Soil & best crops in Kihingo
Njoro sub-county · Nakuru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kihingo — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kihingo is in Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County.
📍 -0.4708°, 36.0224° · Pop: 26,607
Kihingo ward sits in Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 26,607 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 364.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kihingo are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kihingo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kihingo Ward (located within Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.60 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 Kihingo, 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 Kihingo
Kihingo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kihingo in?
Kihingo is a ward in Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Kihingo ward in?
Kihingo ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Njoro sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kihingo?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Kihingo are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kihingo" section on this page.