Soil & best crops in Saimoi/Kipsaraman
Baringo North sub-county · Baringo county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Saimoi/Kipsaraman — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Saimoi/Kipsaraman is in Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County.
📍 0.6833°, 35.8122° · Pop: 21,046
Saimoi/Kipsaraman ward sits in Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 21,046 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.20 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Saimoi/Kipsaraman are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Saimoi/Kipsaraman Ward
Local soil characteristics in Saimoi/Kipsaraman Ward (located within Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.20 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 Saimoi/Kipsaraman, 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 Saimoi/Kipsaraman
Saimoi/Kipsaraman ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Saimoi/Kipsaraman in?
Saimoi/Kipsaraman is a ward in Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Saimoi/Kipsaraman ward in?
Saimoi/Kipsaraman ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Baringo North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Saimoi/Kipsaraman?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Saimoi/Kipsaraman are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Saimoi/Kipsaraman" section on this page.