Chemelil/Chemase ward
Tinderet sub-county · Nandi county
📍 -0.0141°, 35.0964° · Pop: 14,479
Chemelil/Chemase ward sits in Tinderet sub-county, Nandi County, home to about 14,479 people. Working from Nandi County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.37 g/kg, phosphorus 26.4 mg/kg and potassium 207.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chemelil/Chemase are Garden Peas, Maize, and Kale (Sukuma Wiki) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chemelil/Chemase Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chemelil/Chemase Ward (located within Tinderet sub-county, Nandi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.37 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 26.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Chemelil/Chemase, 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.