Lembus ward
Koibatek sub-county · Baringo county
Lembus is a ward in Koibatek sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
📍 0.0970°, 35.6007° · Pop: 21,140
Lembus ward sits in Koibatek sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 21,140 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 2.60 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Lembus are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lembus Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lembus Ward (located within Koibatek sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.60 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 Lembus, 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 Lembus
Lembus ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lembus in?
Lembus is a ward in Koibatek sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Lembus ward in?
Lembus ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Koibatek sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lembus?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), the top-scoring crops for Lembus are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lembus" section on this page.