Kurgung/Surungai ward
Mosop sub-county · Nandi county
Kurgung/Surungai is a ward in Mosop sub-county, Nandi County, Kenya.
📍 0.4426°, 34.9757° · Pop: 18,225
Kurgung/Surungai ward sits in Mosop sub-county, Nandi County, home to about 18,225 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.90 g/kg, phosphorus 26.4 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kurgung/Surungai are Garden Peas, Maize, and Kale (Sukuma Wiki) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kurgung/Surungai Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kurgung/Surungai Ward (located within Mosop sub-county, Nandi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.90 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 Kurgung/Surungai, 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.
Best crops for Kurgung/Surungai
Kurgung/Surungai ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kurgung/Surungai in?
Kurgung/Surungai is a ward in Mosop sub-county, Nandi County, Kenya.
Which county is Kurgung/Surungai ward in?
Kurgung/Surungai ward is in Nandi County, Kenya, within Mosop sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kurgung/Surungai?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Kurgung/Surungai are Garden Peas, Maize, Kale (Sukuma Wiki). See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kurgung/Surungai" section on this page.