Soil & best crops in Maalimin
Lagdera sub-county · Garissa county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Maalimin — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Maalimin is in Lagdera sub-county, Garissa County.
📍 0.4119°, 39.1383° · Pop: 10,777
Maalimin ward sits in Lagdera sub-county, Garissa County, home to about 10,777 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.1 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.60 g/kg, phosphorus 37.7 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 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 Maalimin are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Maalimin Ward
Local soil characteristics in Maalimin Ward (located within Lagdera sub-county, Garissa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.60 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 Maalimin, 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 Maalimin
Maalimin ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Maalimin in?
Maalimin is a ward in Lagdera sub-county, Garissa County, Kenya.
Which county is Maalimin ward in?
Maalimin ward is in Garissa County, Kenya, within Lagdera sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Maalimin?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.1), the top-scoring crops for Maalimin are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Maalimin" section on this page.