Subukia ward
Subukia sub-county · Nakuru county
Subukia is a ward in Subukia sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
📍 -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 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.70 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Subukia are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — 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 5.6, 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 Subukia, 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 Subukia
Subukia ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Subukia in?
Subukia is a ward in Subukia sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Subukia ward in?
Subukia ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Subukia sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Subukia?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Subukia are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Subukia" section on this page.