Soil & best crops in Naikarra
Narok West sub-county · Narok county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Naikarra — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Naikarra is in Narok West sub-county, Narok County.
📍 -1.6788°, 35.5464° · Pop: 22,508
Naikarra ward sits in Narok West sub-county, Narok County, home to about 22,508 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 25.7 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 Naikarra are Finger Millet, Groundnuts, and Soybeans — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Naikarra Ward
Local soil characteristics in Naikarra Ward (located within Narok West sub-county, Narok County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Naikarra, 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 Naikarra
Naikarra ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Naikarra in?
Naikarra is a ward in Narok West sub-county, Narok County, Kenya.
Which county is Naikarra ward in?
Naikarra ward is in Narok County, Kenya, within Narok West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Naikarra?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Naikarra are Finger Millet, Groundnuts, Soybeans. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Naikarra" section on this page.