Soil & best crops in Ngare Mara
Isiolo sub-county · Isiolo county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Ngare Mara — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Ngare Mara is in Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County.
📍 0.6575°, 37.8968° · Pop: 5,520
Ngare Mara ward sits in Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County, home to about 5,520 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.8 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 37.4 mg/kg and potassium 444.9 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 Ngare Mara are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ngare Mara Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ngare Mara Ward (located within Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Ngare Mara, 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 Ngare Mara
Ngare Mara ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Ngare Mara in?
Ngare Mara is a ward in Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County, Kenya.
Which county is Ngare Mara ward in?
Ngare Mara ward is in Isiolo County, Kenya, within Isiolo sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Ngare Mara?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.8), the top-scoring crops for Ngare Mara are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ngare Mara" section on this page.