Soil & best crops in Olkaria
Naivasha sub-county · Nakuru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Olkaria — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Olkaria is in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County.
📍 -0.8991°, 36.3630° · Pop: 25,437
Olkaria ward sits in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 25,437 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.90 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Olkaria are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Olkaria Ward
Local soil characteristics in Olkaria Ward (located within Naivasha 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 1.90 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 Olkaria, 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 Olkaria
Olkaria ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Olkaria in?
Olkaria is a ward in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Olkaria ward in?
Olkaria ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Naivasha sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Olkaria?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Olkaria are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Olkaria" section on this page.