Soil & best crops in Wei Wei
Pokot Central sub-county · West Pokot county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Wei Wei — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Wei Wei is in Pokot Central sub-county, West Pokot County.
📍 1.4479°, 35.4751° · Pop: 28,631
Wei Wei ward sits in Pokot Central sub-county, West Pokot County, home to about 28,631 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 24.8 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Wei Wei are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Wei Wei Ward
Local soil characteristics in Wei Wei 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 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 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 Wei Wei, 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 Wei Wei
Wei Wei ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Wei Wei in?
Wei Wei is a ward in Pokot Central sub-county, West Pokot County, Kenya.
Which county is Wei Wei ward in?
Wei Wei ward is in West Pokot County, Kenya, within Pokot Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Wei Wei?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Wei Wei are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Wei Wei" section on this page.