Soil & best crops in Embobut/Embulot
Marakwet East sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Embobut/Embulot — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Embobut/Embulot is in Marakwet East sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
📍 1.2095°, 35.5764° · Pop: 15,049
Embobut/Embulot ward sits in Marakwet East sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 15,049 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.20 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 Embobut/Embulot are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Embobut/Embulot Ward
Local soil characteristics in Embobut/Embulot Ward (located within Marakwet East 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 3.20 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 Embobut/Embulot, 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 Embobut/Embulot
Embobut/Embulot ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Embobut/Embulot in?
Embobut/Embulot is a ward in Marakwet East sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
Which county is Embobut/Embulot ward in?
Embobut/Embulot ward is in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, within Marakwet East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Embobut/Embulot?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Embobut/Embulot are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Embobut/Embulot" section on this page.