Soil & best crops in Burat

Isiolo sub-county · Isiolo county

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

📍 0.4352°, 37.4774° · Pop: 18,774

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Burat ward sits in Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County, home to about 18,774 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 37.4 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Burat are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.0
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
0.80 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
37.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
329.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Burat Ward

Local soil characteristics in Burat Ward (located within Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Burat, 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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Burat ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Burat in?

Burat is a ward in Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County, Kenya.

Which county is Burat ward in?

Burat ward is in Isiolo County, Kenya, within Isiolo sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Burat?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.0), the top-scoring crops for Burat are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Burat" section on this page.