Molo ward
Molo sub-county · Nakuru county
📍 -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 4.45 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 Molo are Carrot, Maize, and Beans — 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 4.45 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Molo, 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.