Moiben Kuserwo ward
Marakwet West sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Moiben Kuserwo is a ward in Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
📍 0.9288°, 35.4970° · Pop: 19,277
Moiben Kuserwo ward sits in Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 19,277 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 2.90 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Moiben Kuserwo are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Moiben Kuserwo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Moiben Kuserwo 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 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.90 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 Moiben Kuserwo, 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 Moiben Kuserwo
Moiben Kuserwo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Moiben Kuserwo in?
Moiben Kuserwo is a ward in Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
Which county is Moiben Kuserwo ward in?
Moiben Kuserwo ward is in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, within Marakwet West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Moiben Kuserwo?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.3), the top-scoring crops for Moiben Kuserwo are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Moiben Kuserwo" section on this page.