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. Working from Narok County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.63 g/kg, phosphorus 25.7 mg/kg and potassium 234.0 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 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.63 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.7 mg/kg. These are county-level baselines; run a report from your field for location-exact readings. 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
What are the best crops to grow in Kilgoris Central?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), 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.