Soil & best crops in Sala
Bura sub-county · Tana River county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Sala — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Sala is in Bura sub-county, Tana River County.
📍 -0.5840°, 39.6129° · Pop: 10,370
Sala ward sits in Bura sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 10,370 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.6 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.50 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 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 Sala are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sala Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sala Ward (located within Bura sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.50 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Sala, 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 Sala
Sala ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Sala in?
Sala is a ward in Bura sub-county, Tana River County, Kenya.
Which county is Sala ward in?
Sala ward is in Tana River County, Kenya, within Bura sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Sala?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.6), the top-scoring crops for Sala are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Sala" section on this page.