Mbaruk/Eburu ward
Gilgil sub-county · Nakuru county
📍 -0.5185°, 36.2331° · Pop: 33,395
Mbaruk/Eburu ward sits in Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 33,395 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 3.34 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 Mbaruk/Eburu are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mbaruk/Eburu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mbaruk/Eburu Ward (located within Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.34 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Mbaruk/Eburu, 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.