Soil & best crops in Metkei
Keiyo South sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Metkei — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Metkei is in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
📍 0.1930°, 35.6086° · Pop: 12,945
Metkei ward sits in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 12,945 people. Working from Elgeyo Marakwet County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.39 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 213.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Metkei are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Metkei Ward
Local soil characteristics in Metkei 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 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.39 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.2 mg/kg. These are county-level baselines; run a report from your field for location-exact readings. For farmers in Metkei, 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 Metkei
Metkei ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Metkei?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.3), the top-scoring crops for Metkei are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Metkei" section on this page.