Soil & best crops in Kilgoris Central
Transmara West sub-county · Narok county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kilgoris Central — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kilgoris Central is in Transmara West sub-county, Narok County.
📍 -1.0018°, 34.9341° · Pop: 41,977
Kilgoris Central ward sits in Transmara West sub-county, Narok County, home to about 41,977 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.70 g/kg, phosphorus 25.7 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kilgoris Central are Finger Millet, Groundnuts, and Soybeans — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kilgoris Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kilgoris Central Ward (located within Transmara West sub-county, Narok County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.70 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kilgoris Central, 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 Kilgoris Central
Kilgoris Central ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kilgoris Central in?
Kilgoris Central is a ward in Transmara West sub-county, Narok County, Kenya.
Which county is Kilgoris Central ward in?
Kilgoris Central ward is in Narok County, Kenya, within Transmara West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kilgoris Central?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Kilgoris Central are Finger Millet, Groundnuts, Soybeans. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kilgoris Central" section on this page.