Silibwet Township ward
Bomet Central sub-county · Bomet county
Silibwet Township is a ward in Bomet Central sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
📍 -0.7496°, 35.3475° · Pop: 28,017
Silibwet Township ward sits in Bomet Central sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 28,017 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.50 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 Silibwet Township are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Silibwet Township Ward
Local soil characteristics in Silibwet Township Ward (located within Bomet Central sub-county, Bomet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.50 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 Silibwet Township, 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 Silibwet Township
Silibwet Township ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Silibwet Township in?
Silibwet Township is a ward in Bomet Central sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
Which county is Silibwet Township ward in?
Silibwet Township ward is in Bomet County, Kenya, within Bomet Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Silibwet Township?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Silibwet Township are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Silibwet Township" section on this page.