Soil & best crops in Shambir Fatuma
Mandera South sub-county · Mandera county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Shambir Fatuma — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Shambir Fatuma is in Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County.
📍 2.9838°, 40.5358° · Pop: 44,274
Shambir Fatuma ward sits in Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 44,274 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 199.3 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 Shambir Fatuma are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Shambir Fatuma Ward
Local soil characteristics in Shambir Fatuma Ward (located within Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, 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 Shambir Fatuma, 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 Shambir Fatuma
Shambir Fatuma ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Shambir Fatuma in?
Shambir Fatuma is a ward in Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County, Kenya.
Which county is Shambir Fatuma ward in?
Shambir Fatuma ward is in Mandera County, Kenya, within Mandera South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Shambir Fatuma?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Shambir Fatuma are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Shambir Fatuma" section on this page.