Soil & best crops in Iftin
Garissa sub-county · Garissa county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Iftin — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Iftin is in Garissa sub-county, Garissa County.
📍 -0.4477°, 39.6464° · Pop: 22,349
Iftin ward sits in Garissa sub-county, Garissa County, home to about 22,349 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 17.2 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 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 Iftin are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Iftin Ward
Local soil characteristics in Iftin Ward (located within Garissa sub-county, Garissa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 17.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Iftin, 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 Iftin
Iftin ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Iftin in?
Iftin is a ward in Garissa sub-county, Garissa County, Kenya.
Which county is Iftin ward in?
Iftin ward is in Garissa County, Kenya, within Garissa sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Iftin?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Iftin are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Iftin" section on this page.