Soil & best crops in Jarajara

Balambala sub-county · Garissa county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Jarajara — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Jarajara is in Balambala sub-county, Garissa County.

📍 0.0772°, 38.9707° · Pop: 7,356

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Jarajara ward sits in Balambala sub-county, Garissa County, home to about 7,356 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.3 (neutral), nitrogen 0.40 g/kg, phosphorus 37.7 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Jarajara are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.3
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.40 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
37.7 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
199.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Jarajara Ward

Local soil characteristics in Jarajara Ward (located within Balambala sub-county, Garissa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Jarajara, 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.

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Jarajara ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Jarajara in?

Jarajara is a ward in Balambala sub-county, Garissa County, Kenya.

Which county is Jarajara ward in?

Jarajara ward is in Garissa County, Kenya, within Balambala sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Jarajara?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.3), the top-scoring crops for Jarajara are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Jarajara" section on this page.

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