Soil & best crops in Derkhale
Banissa sub-county · Mandera county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Derkhale — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Derkhale is in Banissa sub-county, Mandera County.
📍 3.8524°, 40.1865° · Pop: 32,078
Derkhale ward sits in Banissa sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 32,078 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 38.3 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 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 Derkhale are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Derkhale Ward
Local soil characteristics in Derkhale Ward (located within Banissa sub-county, Mandera County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.3 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Derkhale, 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 Derkhale
Derkhale ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Derkhale in?
Derkhale is a ward in Banissa sub-county, Mandera County, Kenya.
Which county is Derkhale ward in?
Derkhale ward is in Mandera County, Kenya, within Banissa sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Derkhale?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Derkhale are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Derkhale" section on this page.