Kabarnet ward
Baringo Central sub-county · Baringo county
Kabarnet is a ward in Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
📍 0.5120°, 35.6856° · Pop: 23,430
Kabarnet ward sits in Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 23,430 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kabarnet are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kabarnet Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kabarnet Ward (located within Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kabarnet, 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 Kabarnet
Kabarnet ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kabarnet in?
Kabarnet is a ward in Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Kabarnet ward in?
Kabarnet ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Baringo Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kabarnet?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.2), the top-scoring crops for Kabarnet are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kabarnet" section on this page.