Soil & best crops in Masool
Pokot Central sub-county · West Pokot county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Masool — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Masool is in Pokot Central sub-county, West Pokot County.
📍 1.6016°, 35.6486° · Pop: 14,744
Masool ward sits in Pokot Central sub-county, West Pokot County, home to about 14,744 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.7 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 24.8 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Masool are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Masool Ward
Local soil characteristics in Masool 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 6.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 Masool, 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 Masool
Masool ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Masool in?
Masool is a ward in Pokot Central sub-county, West Pokot County, Kenya.
Which county is Masool ward in?
Masool ward is in West Pokot County, Kenya, within Pokot Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Masool?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.7), the top-scoring crops for Masool are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Masool" section on this page.