Chepchabas ward
Konoin sub-county · Bomet county
📍 -0.4711°, 35.2831° · Pop: 25,704
Chepchabas ward sits in Konoin sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 25,704 people. Working from Bomet County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.38 g/kg, phosphorus 23.6 mg/kg and potassium 237.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chepchabas are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas, and Maize — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chepchabas Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chepchabas Ward (located within Konoin 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 1.38 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Chepchabas, 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.