Soil & best crops in Salama
Laikipia West sub-county · Laikipia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Salama — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Salama is in Laikipia West sub-county, Laikipia County.
📍 0.2026°, 36.6404° · Pop: 23,876
Salama ward sits in Laikipia West sub-county, Laikipia County, home to about 23,876 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.7 (neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 19.1 mg/kg and potassium 402.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Salama are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Salama Ward
Local soil characteristics in Salama Ward (located within Laikipia West sub-county, Laikipia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 19.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Salama, 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 Salama
Salama ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Salama in?
Salama is a ward in Laikipia West sub-county, Laikipia County, Kenya.
Which county is Salama ward in?
Salama ward is in Laikipia County, Kenya, within Laikipia West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Salama?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.7), the top-scoring crops for Salama are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Salama" section on this page.