Mai Mahiu ward
Naivasha sub-county · Nakuru county
📍 -1.0070°, 36.4828° · Pop: 29,796
Mai Mahiu ward sits in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 29,796 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 3.22 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 239.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mai Mahiu are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mai Mahiu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mai Mahiu Ward (located within Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.22 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Mai Mahiu, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.