Subukia ward
Subukia sub-county · Nakuru county
📍 -0.0171°, 36.2026° · Pop: 32,242
Subukia ward sits in Subukia sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 32,242 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 4.06 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 Subukia are Carrot, Maize, and Beans — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Subukia Ward
Local soil characteristics in Subukia Ward (located within Subukia sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 4.06 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Subukia, 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.