Soil & best crops in Soy North
Keiyo South sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Soy North — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Soy North is in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
📍 0.4673°, 35.5955° · Pop: 14,457
Soy North ward sits in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 14,457 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.80 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 Soy North are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Soy North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Soy North 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 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.80 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 Soy North, 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 Soy North
Soy North ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Soy North in?
Soy North is a ward in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
Which county is Soy North ward in?
Soy North ward is in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, within Keiyo South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Soy North?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Soy North are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Soy North" section on this page.