Soil & best crops in Suguta Marmar
Samburu Central sub-county · Samburu county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Suguta Marmar — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Suguta Marmar is in Samburu Central sub-county, Samburu County.
📍 0.8978°, 36.5772° · Pop: 11,905
Suguta Marmar ward sits in Samburu Central sub-county, Samburu County, home to about 11,905 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 42.1 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Suguta Marmar are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Suguta Marmar Ward
Local soil characteristics in Suguta Marmar Ward (located within Samburu Central sub-county, Samburu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.60 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 Suguta Marmar, 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 Suguta Marmar
Suguta Marmar ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Suguta Marmar in?
Suguta Marmar is a ward in Samburu Central sub-county, Samburu County, Kenya.
Which county is Suguta Marmar ward in?
Suguta Marmar ward is in Samburu County, Kenya, within Samburu Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Suguta Marmar?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.5), the top-scoring crops for Suguta Marmar are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Suguta Marmar" section on this page.