Turkana county soil health report

Soil suitability and agriculture in Turkana County

Choosing the right inputs in Turkana County starts with its soil chemistry. Sitting in the Arid and Semi-Arid zone, Turkana records an average soil pH of 7.95 — alkaline. At this alkalinity, watch for zinc and iron lock-out and favour ammonium-based over nitrate fertilizers.

On nutrients, Turkana soils measure nitrogen at 0.41 g/kg, extractable phosphorus at 38.5 mg/kg and potassium at 417 mg/kg. A basal DAP or NPK dressing at planting followed by CAN top-dressing is the usual backbone, but the exact blend and bag-per-acre rate should be tuned to these figures and your target crop. On current data, Turkana soils score highest for Sisal. Get a free, Turkana-specific fertilizer plan for your exact farm below.