Soil & best crops in Butiye

Moyale sub-county · Marsabit county

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

📍 3.4225°, 38.9824° · Pop: 17,542

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Butiye ward sits in Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 17,542 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.3 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 37.3 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Butiye are Sisal, Chia, and Aloe Vera — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.3
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.00 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
37.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
243.7 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Butiye Ward

Local soil characteristics in Butiye Ward (located within Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.3 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Butiye, 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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Butiye ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Butiye in?

Butiye is a ward in Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya.

Which county is Butiye ward in?

Butiye ward is in Marsabit County, Kenya, within Moyale sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Butiye?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.3), the top-scoring crops for Butiye are Sisal, Chia, Aloe Vera. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Butiye" section on this page.