Soil & best crops in Oldonyiro
Isiolo sub-county · Isiolo county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Oldonyiro — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Oldonyiro is in Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County.
📍 0.6380°, 37.1347° · Pop: 15,388
Oldonyiro ward sits in Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County, home to about 15,388 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 37.4 mg/kg and potassium 364.0 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 Oldonyiro are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Oldonyiro Ward
Local soil characteristics in Oldonyiro Ward (located within Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.4, 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 Oldonyiro, 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 Oldonyiro
Oldonyiro ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Oldonyiro in?
Oldonyiro is a ward in Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County, Kenya.
Which county is Oldonyiro ward in?
Oldonyiro ward is in Isiolo County, Kenya, within Isiolo sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Oldonyiro?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.4), the top-scoring crops for Oldonyiro are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Oldonyiro" section on this page.