Soil & best crops in London
Nakuru West sub-county · Nakuru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in London — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. London is in Nakuru West sub-county, Nakuru County.
📍 -0.2708°, 36.0626° · Pop: 23,583
London ward sits in Nakuru West sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 23,583 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 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 London are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in London Ward
Local soil characteristics in London Ward (located within Nakuru West 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 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 London, 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 London
London ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is London in?
London is a ward in Nakuru West sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is London ward in?
London ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Nakuru West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in London?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for London are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for London" section on this page.