Soil & best crops in Olkeri
Kajiado North sub-county · Kajiado county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Olkeri — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Olkeri is in Kajiado North sub-county, Kajiado County.
📍 -1.3987°, 36.6905° · Pop: 41,641
Olkeri ward sits in Kajiado North sub-county, Kajiado County, home to about 41,641 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 20.6 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 Olkeri are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Olkeri Ward
Local soil characteristics in Olkeri Ward (located within Kajiado North sub-county, Kajiado County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 20.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Olkeri, 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 Olkeri
Olkeri ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Olkeri in?
Olkeri is a ward in Kajiado North sub-county, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Which county is Olkeri ward in?
Olkeri ward is in Kajiado County, Kenya, within Kajiado North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Olkeri?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Olkeri are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Olkeri" section on this page.