Soil & best crops in Sericho
Garbatulla sub-county · Isiolo county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Sericho — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Sericho is in Garbatulla sub-county, Isiolo County.
📍 0.8992°, 38.9804° · Pop: 12,099
Sericho ward sits in Garbatulla sub-county, Isiolo County, home to about 12,099 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.1 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.50 g/kg, phosphorus 37.4 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 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 Sericho are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sericho Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sericho Ward (located within Garbatulla sub-county, Isiolo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.50 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 Sericho, 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 Sericho
Sericho ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Sericho in?
Sericho is a ward in Garbatulla sub-county, Isiolo County, Kenya.
Which county is Sericho ward in?
Sericho ward is in Isiolo County, Kenya, within Garbatulla sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Sericho?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.1), the top-scoring crops for Sericho are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Sericho" section on this page.