Sagante/Jaldesa ward
Saku sub-county · Marsabit county
📍 2.3499°, 38.0657° · Pop: 16,758
Sagante/Jaldesa ward sits in Saku sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 16,758 people. Working from Marsabit County soil averages, the profile is pH 8.2 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.52 g/kg, phosphorus 37.3 mg/kg and potassium 420.0 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 Sagante/Jaldesa are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sagante/Jaldesa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sagante/Jaldesa Ward (located within Saku 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 0.52 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Sagante/Jaldesa, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.