Soil & best crops in Chepareria

Pokot South sub-county · West Pokot county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Chepareria — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Chepareria is in Pokot South sub-county, West Pokot County.

📍 1.4087°, 35.2273° · Pop: 41,563

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Chepareria ward sits in Pokot South sub-county, West Pokot County, home to about 41,563 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 24.8 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chepareria are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.00 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
24.8 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
243.7 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Chepareria Ward

Local soil characteristics in Chepareria Ward (located within Pokot South sub-county, West Pokot County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 24.8 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Chepareria, 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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Chepareria ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Chepareria in?

Chepareria is a ward in Pokot South sub-county, West Pokot County, Kenya.

Which county is Chepareria ward in?

Chepareria ward is in West Pokot County, Kenya, within Pokot South sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Chepareria?

Based on the local soil (pH 6.6), the top-scoring crops for Chepareria are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chepareria" section on this page.

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