Soil & best crops in Garsen North
Garsen sub-county · Tana River county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Garsen North — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Garsen North is in Garsen sub-county, Tana River County.
📍 -2.0329°, 40.0317° · Pop: 17,501
Garsen North ward sits in Garsen sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 17,501 people. Working from Tana River County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.04 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 108.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Garsen North are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Garsen North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Garsen North Ward (located within Garsen sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.04 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.5 mg/kg. These are county-level baselines; run a report from your field for location-exact readings. For farmers in Garsen North, 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 Garsen North
Garsen North ward: frequently asked questions
What are the best crops to grow in Garsen North?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Garsen North are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Garsen North" section on this page.