Rongena/Manaret ward
Sotik sub-county · Bomet county
📍 -0.7159°, 35.0862° · Pop: 24,830
Rongena/Manaret ward sits in Sotik sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 24,830 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 Rongena/Manaret are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas, and Maize — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Rongena/Manaret Ward
Local soil characteristics in Rongena/Manaret Ward (located within Sotik 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 Rongena/Manaret, 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.