Soil & best crops in Kaptumo/Kaboi

Aldai sub-county · Nandi county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kaptumo/Kaboi — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kaptumo/Kaboi is in Aldai sub-county, Nandi County.

📍 0.0928°, 35.0630° · Pop: 24,464

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kaptumo/Kaboi ward sits in Aldai sub-county, Nandi County, home to about 24,464 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 2.90 g/kg, phosphorus 26.4 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kaptumo/Kaboi are Garden Peas, Maize, and Kale (Sukuma Wiki) — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.3
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
2.90 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
26.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
147.4 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Kaptumo/Kaboi Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kaptumo/Kaboi Ward (located within Aldai sub-county, Nandi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 26.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kaptumo/Kaboi, 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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Kaptumo/Kaboi ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kaptumo/Kaboi in?

Kaptumo/Kaboi is a ward in Aldai sub-county, Nandi County, Kenya.

Which county is Kaptumo/Kaboi ward in?

Kaptumo/Kaboi ward is in Nandi County, Kenya, within Aldai sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kaptumo/Kaboi?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.3), the top-scoring crops for Kaptumo/Kaboi are Garden Peas, Maize, Kale (Sukuma Wiki). See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kaptumo/Kaboi" section on this page.