Soil & best crops in Nessuit

Njoro sub-county · Nakuru county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Nessuit — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Nessuit is in Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County.

📍 -0.4056°, 35.8919° · Pop: 13,488

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Nessuit ward sits in Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 13,488 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.50 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 364.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Nessuit are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.5
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
2.50 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
25.2 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
364.0 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Nessuit Ward

Local soil characteristics in Nessuit Ward (located within Njoro 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 2.50 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 Nessuit, 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.

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Nessuit ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Nessuit in?

Nessuit is a ward in Njoro sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.

Which county is Nessuit ward in?

Nessuit ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Njoro sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Nessuit?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Nessuit are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Nessuit" section on this page.