Soil & best crops in Malewa West
Gilgil sub-county · Nakuru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Malewa West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Malewa West is in Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County.
📍 -0.6695°, 36.3722° · Pop: 21,915
Malewa West ward sits in Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 21,915 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 444.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Malewa West are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Malewa West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Malewa West Ward (located within Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, 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 Malewa West, 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 Malewa West
Malewa West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Malewa West in?
Malewa West is a ward in Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Malewa West ward in?
Malewa West ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Gilgil sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Malewa West?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Malewa West are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Malewa West" section on this page.