Soil & best crops in Sambirir
Marakwet East sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Sambirir — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Sambirir is in Marakwet East sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
📍 1.0658°, 35.6168° · Pop: 22,745
Sambirir ward sits in Marakwet East sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 22,745 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.90 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Sambirir are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sambirir Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sambirir Ward (located within Marakwet East sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.90 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 Sambirir, 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 Sambirir
Sambirir ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Sambirir?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Sambirir are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Sambirir" section on this page.