Soil & best crops in El-Barta

Samburu North sub-county · Samburu county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in El-Barta — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. El-Barta is in Samburu North sub-county, Samburu County.

📍 1.5774°, 36.8559° · Pop: 13,675

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📊 County-level averages

El-Barta ward sits in Samburu North sub-county, Samburu County, home to about 13,675 people. Working from Samburu County soil averages, the profile is pH 8.3 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.67 g/kg, phosphorus 42.1 mg/kg and potassium 387.0 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 El-Barta are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.

pH
8.3
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.67 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
42.1 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
387.0 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in El-Barta Ward

Local soil characteristics in El-Barta Ward (located within Samburu North sub-county, Samburu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.67 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 42.1 mg/kg. These are county-level baselines; run a report from your field for location-exact readings. For farmers in El-Barta, 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.

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What are the best crops to grow in El-Barta?

Based on the local soil (pH 8.3), the top-scoring crops for El-Barta are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for El-Barta" section on this page.

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