Soil & best crops in Keiyo
Kwanza sub-county · Trans Nzoia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Keiyo — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Keiyo is in Kwanza sub-county, Trans Nzoia County.
📍 1.2149°, 34.9598° · Pop: 33,297
Keiyo ward sits in Kwanza sub-county, Trans Nzoia County, home to about 33,297 people. Working from Trans Nzoia County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.68 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 Keiyo are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Keiyo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Keiyo Ward (located within Kwanza sub-county, Trans Nzoia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.68 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 27.3 mg/kg. These are county-level baselines; run a report from your field for location-exact readings. For farmers in Keiyo, 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 Keiyo
Keiyo ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Keiyo?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Keiyo are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Keiyo" section on this page.