Soil & best crops in Lelan
Marakwet West sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lelan — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lelan is in Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
📍 1.0732°, 35.4095° · Pop: 20,111
Lelan ward sits in Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 20,111 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.70 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Lelan are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lelan Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lelan Ward (located within Marakwet West 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 3.70 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 Lelan, 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 Lelan
Lelan ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lelan in?
Lelan is a ward in Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
Which county is Lelan ward in?
Lelan ward is in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, within Marakwet West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lelan?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Lelan are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lelan" section on this page.