Soil & best crops in Kolowa

Tiaty sub-county · Baringo county

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

📍 1.1114°, 35.7813° · Pop: 19,499

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kolowa ward sits in Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 19,499 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 17.2 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 Kolowa are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.4
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.60 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
17.2 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
199.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Kolowa Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kolowa Ward (located within Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 17.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kolowa, 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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Kolowa ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kolowa in?

Kolowa is a ward in Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.

Which county is Kolowa ward in?

Kolowa ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Tiaty sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kolowa?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Kolowa are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kolowa" section on this page.