West Pokot county soil health report
Rift Valley agroecological zone
Soil baseline: ShambaIQ Regional Model · County average
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Soil suitability and agriculture in West Pokot County
Choosing the right inputs in West Pokot County starts with its soil chemistry. Sitting in the Rift Valley zone, West Pokot records an average soil pH of 6.04 — slightly acidic — a comfortable range for most crops. This suits maize, beans and most staples without heavy lime correction.
On nutrients, West Pokot soils measure nitrogen at 1.67 g/kg, extractable phosphorus at 24.8 mg/kg and potassium at 211 mg/kg. A basal DAP or NPK dressing at planting followed by CAN top-dressing is the usual backbone, but the exact blend and bag-per-acre rate should be tuned to these figures and your target crop. On current data, West Pokot soils score highest for Kale (Sukuma Wiki). Get a free, West Pokot-specific fertilizer plan for your exact farm below.
Nutrient breakdown
Best crops for West Pokot
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Frequently asked questions
What is the soil pH in West Pokot County?
West Pokot County has an average soil pH of 6.04 (moderately acidic to neutral). Most crops perform well at this pH without lime treatment.
What crops grow best in West Pokot County?
Based on precision soil mapping data, West Pokot soils have nitrogen at 1.67 g/kg and phosphorus at 24.8 mg/kg. Get a full ranked crop suitability list for your farm →
What fertilizer should I use in West Pokot?
Fertilizer choice depends on your target crop and exact soil conditions. Farms in the Rift Valley zone typically benefit from DAP or NPK compound at planting, followed by CAN top-dressing. Get a precise budget and bag-per-acre plan →
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