Soil & best crops in Silale
Tiaty sub-county · Baringo county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Silale — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Silale is in Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County.
📍 1.0508°, 36.1534° · Pop: 21,947
Silale ward sits in Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 21,947 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 21.2 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Silale are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Silale Ward
Local soil characteristics in Silale Ward (located within Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 21.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Silale, 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 Silale
Silale ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Silale in?
Silale is a ward in Tiaty sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Silale ward in?
Silale ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Tiaty sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Silale?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Silale are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Silale" section on this page.