Soil & best crops in Chepkorio
Keiyo South sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Chepkorio — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Chepkorio is in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
📍 0.3575°, 35.5331° · Pop: 23,349
Chepkorio ward sits in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 23,349 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.30 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chepkorio are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chepkorio Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chepkorio Ward (located within Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.30 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Chepkorio, 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 Chepkorio
Chepkorio ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chepkorio in?
Chepkorio is a ward in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
Which county is Chepkorio ward in?
Chepkorio ward is in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, within Keiyo South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chepkorio?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Chepkorio are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chepkorio" section on this page.