Soil & best crops in Nachola
Samburu North sub-county · Samburu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Nachola — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Nachola is in Samburu North sub-county, Samburu County.
📍 1.6561°, 36.5899° · Pop: 11,622
Nachola ward sits in Samburu North sub-county, Samburu County, home to about 11,622 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 42.1 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 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 Nachola are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Nachola Ward
Local soil characteristics in Nachola Ward (located within Samburu North sub-county, Samburu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 Nachola, 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 Nachola
Nachola ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Nachola in?
Nachola is a ward in Samburu North sub-county, Samburu County, Kenya.
Which county is Nachola ward in?
Nachola ward is in Samburu County, Kenya, within Samburu North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Nachola?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Nachola are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Nachola" section on this page.