Soil & best crops in Loiyamorok
Tiaty sub-county · Baringo county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Loiyamorok — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Loiyamorok is in Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County.
📍 0.8754°, 36.0986° · Pop: 13,885
Loiyamorok ward sits in Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 13,885 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 364.0 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Loiyamorok are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Loiyamorok Ward
Local soil characteristics in Loiyamorok Ward (located within Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Loiyamorok, 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 Loiyamorok
Loiyamorok ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Loiyamorok in?
Loiyamorok is a ward in Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Loiyamorok ward in?
Loiyamorok ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Tiaty sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Loiyamorok?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Loiyamorok are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Loiyamorok" section on this page.