Soil & best crops in Warankara
Lafey sub-county · Mandera county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Warankara — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Warankara is in Lafey sub-county, Mandera County.
📍 3.3735°, 41.0301° · Pop: 24,619
Warankara ward sits in Lafey sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 24,619 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 38.3 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 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 Warankara are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Warankara Ward
Local soil characteristics in Warankara Ward (located within Lafey sub-county, Mandera County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.4, 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 Warankara, 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 Warankara
Warankara ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Warankara in?
Warankara is a ward in Lafey sub-county, Mandera County, Kenya.
Which county is Warankara ward in?
Warankara ward is in Mandera County, Kenya, within Lafey sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Warankara?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.4), the top-scoring crops for Warankara are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Warankara" section on this page.