Longisa ward
Bomet East sub-county · Bomet county
Longisa is a ward in Bomet East sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
📍 -0.8539°, 35.4062° · Pop: 28,365
Longisa ward sits in Bomet East sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 28,365 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.90 g/kg, phosphorus 11.2 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 Longisa are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Longisa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Longisa Ward (located within Bomet East sub-county, Bomet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 11.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Longisa, 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 Longisa
Longisa ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Longisa in?
Longisa is a ward in Bomet East sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
Which county is Longisa ward in?
Longisa ward is in Bomet County, Kenya, within Bomet East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Longisa?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Longisa are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Longisa" section on this page.