Saimo/Soi ward
Baringo North sub-county · Baringo county
Saimo/Soi is a ward in Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
📍 0.6818°, 35.9347° · Pop: 17,814
Saimo/Soi ward sits in Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 17,814 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (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 Saimo/Soi are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Saimo/Soi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Saimo/Soi Ward (located within Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, 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 Saimo/Soi, 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 Saimo/Soi
Saimo/Soi ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Saimo/Soi in?
Saimo/Soi is a ward in Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Saimo/Soi ward in?
Saimo/Soi ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Baringo North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Saimo/Soi?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Saimo/Soi are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Saimo/Soi" section on this page.