Suguta Marmar ward
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. 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 Suguta Marmar are Sisal, Green Grams, and Watermelon — 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 8.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.67 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 42.1 mg/kg. For farmers in Suguta Marmar, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.