Soil & best crops in Rware

Nyeri Central sub-county · Nyeri county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Rware — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Rware is in Nyeri Central sub-county, Nyeri County.

📍 -0.4226°, 36.9489° · Pop: 25,018

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Rware ward sits in Nyeri Central sub-county, Nyeri County, home to about 25,018 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.50 g/kg, phosphorus 15.5 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Rware are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.1
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.50 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
15.5 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
269.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Rware Ward

Local soil characteristics in Rware Ward (located within Nyeri Central sub-county, Nyeri County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.50 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Rware, 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.

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Rware ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Rware in?

Rware is a ward in Nyeri Central sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya.

Which county is Rware ward in?

Rware ward is in Nyeri County, Kenya, within Nyeri Central sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Rware?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Rware are Macadamia, Pineapple, Avocado. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Rware" section on this page.