Soil & best crops in Maikona
North Horr sub-county · Marsabit county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Maikona — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Maikona is in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County.
📍 3.2214°, 37.7249° · Pop: 19,225
Maikona ward sits in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 19,225 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.90 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 Maikona are Sisal, Chia, and Aloe Vera — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Maikona Ward
Local soil characteristics in Maikona Ward (located within North Horr 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 0.90 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 Maikona, 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 Maikona
Maikona ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Maikona in?
Maikona is a ward in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya.
Which county is Maikona ward in?
Maikona ward is in Marsabit County, Kenya, within North Horr sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Maikona?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Maikona are Sisal, Chia, Aloe Vera. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Maikona" section on this page.