Embomos ward
Konoin sub-county · Bomet county
Embomos is a ward in Konoin sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
📍 -0.6031°, 35.3620° · Pop: 33,920
Embomos ward sits in Konoin sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 33,920 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.10 g/kg, phosphorus 23.6 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Embomos are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Embomos Ward
Local soil characteristics in Embomos Ward (located within Konoin sub-county, Bomet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.10 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 Embomos, 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 Embomos
Embomos ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Embomos in?
Embomos is a ward in Konoin sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
Which county is Embomos ward in?
Embomos ward is in Bomet County, Kenya, within Konoin sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Embomos?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Embomos are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Embomos" section on this page.