Soil & best crops in Kargi/South Horr
Laisamis sub-county · Marsabit county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kargi/South Horr — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kargi/South Horr is in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County.
📍 2.4770°, 37.3202° · Pop: 9,753
Kargi/South Horr ward sits in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 9,753 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.40 g/kg, phosphorus 37.3 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 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 Kargi/South Horr are Sisal, Chia, and Aloe Vera — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kargi/South Horr Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kargi/South Horr Ward (located within Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.40 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 Kargi/South Horr, 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 Kargi/South Horr
Kargi/South Horr ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kargi/South Horr in?
Kargi/South Horr is a ward in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya.
Which county is Kargi/South Horr ward in?
Kargi/South Horr ward is in Marsabit County, Kenya, within Laisamis sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kargi/South Horr?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Kargi/South Horr are Sisal, Chia, Aloe Vera. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kargi/South Horr" section on this page.