Soil & best crops in Masalani
Ijara sub-county · Garissa county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Masalani — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Masalani is in Ijara sub-county, Garissa County.
📍 -1.7486°, 40.2813° · Pop: 32,375
Masalani ward sits in Ijara sub-county, Garissa County, home to about 32,375 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 37.7 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Masalani are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Masalani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Masalani Ward (located within Ijara sub-county, Garissa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 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 Masalani, 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 Masalani
Masalani ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Masalani in?
Masalani is a ward in Ijara sub-county, Garissa County, Kenya.
Which county is Masalani ward in?
Masalani ward is in Garissa County, Kenya, within Ijara sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Masalani?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.1), the top-scoring crops for Masalani are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Masalani" section on this page.