Chaik ward
Belgut sub-county · Kericho county
📍 -0.4061°, 35.3111° · Pop: 19,951
Chaik ward sits in Belgut sub-county, Kericho County, home to about 19,951 people. Working from Kericho County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.34 g/kg, phosphorus 23.7 mg/kg and potassium 225.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chaik are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Sweet Potato, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chaik Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chaik Ward (located within Belgut sub-county, Kericho County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.34 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Chaik, 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.