Merigi ward
Bomet East sub-county · Bomet county
Merigi is a ward in Bomet East sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
📍 -0.7657°, 35.4065° · Pop: 29,062
Merigi ward sits in Bomet East sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 29,062 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.80 g/kg, phosphorus 23.6 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Merigi are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Merigi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Merigi Ward (located within Bomet East sub-county, Bomet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.80 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 Merigi, 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 Merigi
Merigi ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Merigi in?
Merigi is a ward in Bomet East sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
Which county is Merigi ward in?
Merigi ward is in Bomet County, Kenya, within Bomet East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Merigi?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Merigi are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Merigi" section on this page.