Soil & best crops in Garbatulla
Garbatulla sub-county · Isiolo county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Garbatulla — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Garbatulla is in Garbatulla sub-county, Isiolo County.
📍 0.4910°, 38.5589° · Pop: 16,401
Garbatulla ward sits in Garbatulla sub-county, Isiolo County, home to about 16,401 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 37.4 mg/kg and potassium 395.0 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 Garbatulla are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Garbatulla Ward
Local soil characteristics in Garbatulla Ward (located within Garbatulla sub-county, Isiolo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.70 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 Garbatulla, 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 Garbatulla
Garbatulla ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Garbatulla in?
Garbatulla is a ward in Garbatulla sub-county, Isiolo County, Kenya.
Which county is Garbatulla ward in?
Garbatulla ward is in Isiolo County, Kenya, within Garbatulla sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Garbatulla?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Garbatulla are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Garbatulla" section on this page.