Soil & best crops in Laisamis
Laisamis sub-county · Marsabit county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Laisamis — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Laisamis is in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County.
📍 1.5973°, 37.9262° · Pop: 13,109
Laisamis ward sits in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 13,109 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 37.3 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 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 Laisamis are Sisal, Chia, and Aloe Vera — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Laisamis Ward
Local soil characteristics in Laisamis Ward (located within Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.4, 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 Laisamis, 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 Laisamis
Laisamis ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Laisamis in?
Laisamis is a ward in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya.
Which county is Laisamis ward in?
Laisamis ward is in Marsabit County, Kenya, within Laisamis sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Laisamis?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.4), the top-scoring crops for Laisamis are Sisal, Chia, Aloe Vera. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Laisamis" section on this page.