Mutarakwa ward
Bomet Central sub-county · Bomet county
📍 -0.7735°, 35.2513° · Pop: 20,679
Mutarakwa ward sits in Bomet Central sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 20,679 people. Working from Bomet County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.38 g/kg, phosphorus 23.6 mg/kg and potassium 237.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mutarakwa are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas, and Maize — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mutarakwa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mutarakwa Ward (located within Bomet Central sub-county, Bomet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.38 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Mutarakwa, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.