Soil & best crops in North Horr
North Horr sub-county · Marsabit county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in North Horr — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. North Horr is in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County.
📍 3.4948°, 36.8052° · Pop: 17,217
North Horr ward sits in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 17,217 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.2 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 15.4 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 North Horr are Sisal, Chia, and Aloe Vera — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in North Horr Ward
Local soil characteristics in North Horr Ward (located within North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in North 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 North Horr
North Horr ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is North Horr in?
North Horr is a ward in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya.
Which county is North Horr ward in?
North Horr ward is in Marsabit County, Kenya, within North Horr sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in North Horr?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.2), the top-scoring crops for North Horr are Sisal, Chia, Aloe Vera. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for North Horr" section on this page.