Chepchoina ward
Endebess sub-county · Trans Nzoia county
📍 1.1795°, 34.7722° · Pop: 36,485
Chepchoina ward sits in Endebess sub-county, Trans Nzoia County, home to about 36,485 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 4.23 g/kg, phosphorus 27.3 mg/kg and potassium 213.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chepchoina are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chepchoina Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chepchoina Ward (located within Endebess sub-county, Trans Nzoia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 4.23 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 27.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Chepchoina, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.