Soil & best crops in Viwandani
Naivasha sub-county · Nakuru county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Viwandani — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Viwandani is in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County.
📍 -0.7366°, 36.4054° · Pop: 45,543
Viwandani ward sits in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 45,543 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 1.90 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 Viwandani are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Viwandani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Viwandani Ward (located within Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, 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 Viwandani, 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 Viwandani
Viwandani ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Viwandani in?
Viwandani is a ward in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Viwandani ward in?
Viwandani ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Naivasha sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Viwandani?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Viwandani are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Viwandani" section on this page.