Soil & best crops in Kaptama

Mt Elgon sub-county · Bungoma county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kaptama — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kaptama is in Mt Elgon sub-county, Bungoma County.

📍 0.9627°, 34.6086° · Pop: 33,555

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kaptama ward sits in Mt Elgon sub-county, Bungoma County, home to about 33,555 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 3.70 g/kg, phosphorus 15.7 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kaptama are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.3
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
3.70 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
15.7 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
163.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Kaptama Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kaptama Ward (located within Mt Elgon sub-county, Bungoma County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.70 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kaptama, 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.

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Kaptama ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kaptama in?

Kaptama is a ward in Mt Elgon sub-county, Bungoma County, Kenya.

Which county is Kaptama ward in?

Kaptama ward is in Bungoma County, Kenya, within Mt Elgon sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kaptama?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.3), the top-scoring crops for Kaptama are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kaptama" section on this page.

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