Emsoo ward
Keiyo North sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Emsoo is a ward in Keiyo North sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
📍 0.7860°, 35.5898° · Pop: 9,602
Emsoo ward sits in Keiyo North sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 9,602 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Emsoo are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Emsoo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Emsoo Ward (located within Keiyo North sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 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 Emsoo, 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 Emsoo
Emsoo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Emsoo in?
Emsoo is a ward in Keiyo North sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
Which county is Emsoo ward in?
Emsoo ward is in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, within Keiyo North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Emsoo?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.3), the top-scoring crops for Emsoo are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Emsoo" section on this page.