Soil & best crops in Baraki
Lagdera sub-county · Garissa county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Baraki — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Baraki is in Lagdera sub-county, Garissa County.
📍 0.4421°, 39.4908° · Pop: 9,778
Baraki ward sits in Lagdera sub-county, Garissa County, home to about 9,778 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.60 g/kg, phosphorus 15.4 mg/kg and potassium 444.9 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Baraki are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Baraki Ward
Local soil characteristics in Baraki Ward (located within Lagdera sub-county, Garissa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Baraki, 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 Baraki
Baraki ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Baraki in?
Baraki is a ward in Lagdera sub-county, Garissa County, Kenya.
Which county is Baraki ward in?
Baraki ward is in Garissa County, Kenya, within Lagdera sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Baraki?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.4), the top-scoring crops for Baraki are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Baraki" section on this page.