Soil & best crops in Fino

Lafey sub-county · Mandera county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Fino — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Fino is in Lafey sub-county, Mandera County.

📍 3.3923°, 41.2861° · Pop: 16,632

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Fino ward sits in Lafey sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 16,632 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 38.3 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 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 Fino are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.7
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.70 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
38.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
269.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Fino Ward

Local soil characteristics in Fino Ward (located within Lafey sub-county, Mandera County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.70 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 Fino, 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.

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Fino ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Fino in?

Fino is a ward in Lafey sub-county, Mandera County, Kenya.

Which county is Fino ward in?

Fino ward is in Mandera County, Kenya, within Lafey sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Fino?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Fino are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Fino" section on this page.