Kaaleng/Kaikor ward
Kibish sub-county · Turkana county
📍 4.5649°, 35.2693° · Pop: 29,855
Kaaleng/Kaikor ward sits in Kibish sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 29,855 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 2.37 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 417.0 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 Kaaleng/Kaikor are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kaaleng/Kaikor Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kaaleng/Kaikor Ward (located within Kibish sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.37 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Kaaleng/Kaikor, 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.