Soil & best crops in Obbu
Moyale sub-county · Marsabit county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Obbu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Obbu is in Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County.
📍 3.1003°, 38.8189° · Pop: 5,195
Obbu ward sits in Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 5,195 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.9 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 37.3 mg/kg and potassium 364.0 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 Obbu are Sisal, Chia, and Aloe Vera — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Obbu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Obbu Ward (located within Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.9, 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 Obbu, 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 Obbu
Obbu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Obbu in?
Obbu is a ward in Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya.
Which county is Obbu ward in?
Obbu ward is in Marsabit County, Kenya, within Moyale sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Obbu?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.9), the top-scoring crops for Obbu are Sisal, Chia, Aloe Vera. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Obbu" section on this page.