Soil & best crops in Soy South
Keiyo South sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Soy South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Soy South is in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
📍 0.2862°, 35.6580° · Pop: 20,370
Soy South ward sits in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 20,370 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Soy South are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Soy South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Soy South 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 1.20 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 South, 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 South
Soy South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Soy South in?
Soy South is a ward in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
Which county is Soy South ward in?
Soy South ward is in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, within Keiyo South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Soy South?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.3), the top-scoring crops for Soy South are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Soy South" section on this page.