Lomut ward
Pokot Central sub-county · West Pokot county
📍 1.3808°, 35.5929° · Pop: 24,768
Lomut ward sits in Pokot Central sub-county, West Pokot County, home to about 24,768 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 2.97 g/kg, phosphorus 24.8 mg/kg and potassium 211.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Lomut are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lomut Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lomut Ward (located within Pokot Central 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 2.97 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 24.8 mg/kg. For farmers in Lomut, 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.