Soil & best crops in Sirende

Kiminini sub-county · Trans Nzoia county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Sirende — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Sirende is in Kiminini sub-county, Trans Nzoia County.

📍 0.9586°, 35.0770° · Pop: 23,677

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Sirende ward sits in Kiminini sub-county, Trans Nzoia County, home to about 23,677 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Sirende are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.9
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.60 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
12.5 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
163.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Sirende Ward

Local soil characteristics in Sirende Ward (located within Kiminini 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 1.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Sirende, 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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Sirende ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Sirende in?

Sirende is a ward in Kiminini sub-county, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya.

Which county is Sirende ward in?

Sirende ward is in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya, within Kiminini sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Sirende?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Sirende are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Sirende" section on this page.