Purko ward
Kajiado Central sub-county · Kajiado county
📍 -2.0357°, 36.7422° · Pop: 5,342
Purko ward sits in Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County, home to about 5,342 people. Working from Kajiado County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 0.97 g/kg, phosphorus 20.6 mg/kg and potassium 257.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Purko are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Purko Ward
Local soil characteristics in Purko Ward (located within Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.97 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 20.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Purko, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.