Soil & best crops in Kamariny
Keiyo North sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kamariny — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kamariny is in Keiyo North sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
📍 0.6235°, 35.4785° · Pop: 25,057
Kamariny ward sits in Keiyo North sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 25,057 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.50 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 Kamariny are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kamariny Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kamariny 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 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.50 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 Kamariny, 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 Kamariny
Kamariny ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kamariny in?
Kamariny is a ward in Keiyo North sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
Which county is Kamariny ward in?
Kamariny ward is in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, within Keiyo North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kamariny?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Kamariny are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kamariny" section on this page.