Molo ward
Molo sub-county · Nakuru county
Molo is a ward in Molo sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
📍 -0.2249°, 35.7649° · Pop: 43,098
Molo ward sits in Molo sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 43,098 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.70 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Molo are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Molo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Molo Ward (located within Molo sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.70 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 Molo, 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 Molo
Molo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Molo in?
Molo is a ward in Molo sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Molo ward in?
Molo ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Molo sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Molo?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Molo are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Molo" section on this page.