Kimulot ward
Konoin sub-county · Bomet county
Kimulot is a ward in Konoin sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
📍 -0.5337°, 35.2560° · Pop: 22,735
Kimulot ward sits in Konoin sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 22,735 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 2.70 g/kg, phosphorus 23.6 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kimulot are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kimulot Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kimulot Ward (located within Konoin sub-county, Bomet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.70 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 Kimulot, 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 Kimulot
Kimulot ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kimulot in?
Kimulot is a ward in Konoin sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
Which county is Kimulot ward in?
Kimulot ward is in Bomet County, Kenya, within Konoin sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kimulot?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), the top-scoring crops for Kimulot are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kimulot" section on this page.