Soil & best crops in Lare
Njoro sub-county · Nakuru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lare — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lare is in Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County.
📍 -0.4184°, 36.0073° · Pop: 17,862
Lare ward sits in Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 17,862 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 1.60 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 Lare are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lare Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lare Ward (located within Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, 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 Lare, 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 Lare
Lare ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lare in?
Lare is a ward in Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Lare ward in?
Lare ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Njoro sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lare?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Lare are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lare" section on this page.