Kaptama ward
Mt Elgon sub-county · Bungoma county
📍 0.9627°, 34.6086° · Pop: 33,555
Kaptama ward sits in Mt Elgon sub-county, Bungoma County, home to about 33,555 people. Working from Bungoma County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.12 g/kg, phosphorus 15.7 mg/kg and potassium 161.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kaptama are Macadamia, Avocado, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
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 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.12 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Kaptama, 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.