Silale ward
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. Working from Baringo County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.32 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 212.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. 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 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.32 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Silale, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.