Chemagel ward
Sotik sub-county · Bomet county
Chemagel is a ward in Sotik sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
📍 -0.6959°, 35.1347° · Pop: 32,234
Chemagel ward sits in Sotik sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 32,234 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.70 g/kg, phosphorus 23.6 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chemagel are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chemagel Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chemagel Ward (located within Sotik sub-county, Bomet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.70 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Chemagel, 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 Chemagel
Chemagel ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chemagel in?
Chemagel is a ward in Sotik sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
Which county is Chemagel ward in?
Chemagel ward is in Bomet County, Kenya, within Sotik sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chemagel?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Chemagel are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chemagel" section on this page.