Soil & best crops in Turbi
North Horr sub-county · Marsabit county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Turbi — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Turbi is in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County.
📍 2.4870°, 38.3960° · Pop: 10,336
Turbi ward sits in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 10,336 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.80 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 Turbi are Sisal, Chia, and Aloe Vera — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Turbi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Turbi Ward (located within North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 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 Turbi, 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 Turbi
Turbi ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Turbi in?
Turbi is a ward in North Horr sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya.
Which county is Turbi ward in?
Turbi ward is in Marsabit County, Kenya, within North Horr sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Turbi?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Turbi are Sisal, Chia, Aloe Vera. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Turbi" section on this page.