Soil & best crops in Mochongoi
Marigat sub-county · Baringo county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mochongoi — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mochongoi is in Marigat sub-county, Baringo County.
📍 0.3215°, 36.1642° · Pop: 27,699
Mochongoi ward sits in Marigat sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 27,699 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mochongoi are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mochongoi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mochongoi Ward (located within Marigat sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.60 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 Mochongoi, 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 Mochongoi
Mochongoi ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mochongoi in?
Mochongoi is a ward in Marigat sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Mochongoi ward in?
Mochongoi ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Marigat sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mochongoi?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Mochongoi are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mochongoi" section on this page.