Soil & best crops in Sosian

Laikipia North sub-county · Laikipia county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Sosian — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Sosian is in Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County.

📍 0.6065°, 36.6490° · Pop: 26,077

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Sosian ward sits in Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County, home to about 26,077 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 mg/kg and potassium 364.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Sosian are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.0
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.10 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
16.6 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
364.0 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Sosian Ward

Local soil characteristics in Sosian Ward (located within Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 16.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Sosian, 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.

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Sosian ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Sosian in?

Sosian is a ward in Laikipia North sub-county, Laikipia County, Kenya.

Which county is Sosian ward in?

Sosian ward is in Laikipia County, Kenya, within Laikipia North sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Sosian?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.0), the top-scoring crops for Sosian are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Sosian" section on this page.

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