Soil & best crops in Elwak North
Mandera South sub-county · Mandera county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Elwak North — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Elwak North is in Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County.
📍 2.9482°, 41.0371° · Pop: 27,347
Elwak North ward sits in Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 27,347 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.6 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 38.3 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 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 Elwak North are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Elwak North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Elwak North Ward (located within Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 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 Elwak North, 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 Elwak North
Elwak North ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Elwak North in?
Elwak North is a ward in Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County, Kenya.
Which county is Elwak North ward in?
Elwak North ward is in Mandera County, Kenya, within Mandera South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Elwak North?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.6), the top-scoring crops for Elwak North are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Elwak North" section on this page.