Soil & best crops in Mukutani
Marigat sub-county · Baringo county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Mukutani — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Mukutani is in Marigat sub-county, Baringo County.
📍 0.5466°, 36.1751° · Pop: 9,503
Mukutani ward sits in Marigat sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 9,503 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 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 Mukutani are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mukutani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mukutani Ward (located within Marigat 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 1.40 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 Mukutani, 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 Mukutani
Mukutani ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mukutani in?
Mukutani is a ward in Marigat sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Mukutani ward in?
Mukutani ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Marigat sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mukutani?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Mukutani are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mukutani" section on this page.