Soil & best crops in Korr/Ngurunit
Laisamis sub-county · Marsabit county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Korr/Ngurunit — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Korr/Ngurunit is in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County.
📍 1.9493°, 37.4450° · Pop: 21,305
Korr/Ngurunit ward sits in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 21,305 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 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 Korr/Ngurunit are Sisal, Chia, and Aloe Vera — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Korr/Ngurunit Ward
Local soil characteristics in Korr/Ngurunit 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 Korr/Ngurunit, 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 Korr/Ngurunit
Korr/Ngurunit ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Korr/Ngurunit in?
Korr/Ngurunit is a ward in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya.
Which county is Korr/Ngurunit ward in?
Korr/Ngurunit ward is in Marsabit County, Kenya, within Laisamis sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Korr/Ngurunit?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Korr/Ngurunit are Sisal, Chia, Aloe Vera. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Korr/Ngurunit" section on this page.