Soil & best crops in Baawa
Samburu Central sub-county · Samburu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Baawa — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Baawa is in Samburu Central sub-county, Samburu County.
📍 1.0924°, 36.8954° · Pop: 11,807
Baawa ward sits in Samburu Central sub-county, Samburu County, home to about 11,807 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.80 g/kg, phosphorus 42.1 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Baawa are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Baawa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Baawa Ward (located within Samburu Central sub-county, Samburu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 42.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Baawa, 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 Baawa
Baawa ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Baawa in?
Baawa is a ward in Samburu Central sub-county, Samburu County, Kenya.
Which county is Baawa ward in?
Baawa ward is in Samburu County, Kenya, within Samburu Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Baawa?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.3), the top-scoring crops for Baawa are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Baawa" section on this page.