Mogotio ward
Mogotio sub-county · Baringo county
Mogotio is a ward in Mogotio sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
📍 0.0807°, 35.8620° · Pop: 27,793
Mogotio ward sits in Mogotio sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 27,793 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.7 (neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 19.1 mg/kg and potassium 402.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mogotio are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mogotio Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mogotio Ward (located within Mogotio sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 19.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Mogotio, 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 Mogotio
Mogotio ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mogotio in?
Mogotio is a ward in Mogotio sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Mogotio ward in?
Mogotio ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Mogotio sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mogotio?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.7), the top-scoring crops for Mogotio are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mogotio" section on this page.