Kipsonoi ward
Sotik sub-county · Bomet county
Kipsonoi is a ward in Sotik sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
📍 -0.7696°, 35.1733° · Pop: 32,708
Kipsonoi ward sits in Sotik sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 32,708 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 13.9 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kipsonoi are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kipsonoi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kipsonoi Ward (located within Sotik sub-county, Bomet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.9 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kipsonoi, 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 Kipsonoi
Kipsonoi ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kipsonoi in?
Kipsonoi is a ward in Sotik sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
Which county is Kipsonoi ward in?
Kipsonoi ward is in Bomet County, Kenya, within Sotik sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kipsonoi?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Kipsonoi are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kipsonoi" section on this page.