Soil & best crops in Terik

Aldai sub-county · Nandi county

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

📍 0.0145°, 34.8198° · Pop: 20,456

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Terik ward sits in Aldai sub-county, Nandi County, home to about 20,456 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.70 g/kg, phosphorus 26.4 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 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 Terik are Garden Peas, Maize, and Kale (Sukuma Wiki) — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.4
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.70 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
26.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
108.9 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Terik Ward

Local soil characteristics in Terik Ward (located within Aldai sub-county, Nandi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.70 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 Terik, 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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Terik ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Terik in?

Terik is a ward in Aldai sub-county, Nandi County, Kenya.

Which county is Terik ward in?

Terik ward is in Nandi County, Kenya, within Aldai sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Terik?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), the top-scoring crops for Terik are Garden Peas, Maize, Kale (Sukuma Wiki). See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Terik" section on this page.