Soil & best crops in Kaeris
Turkana North sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kaeris — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kaeris is in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 3.9493°, 35.4335° · Pop: 21,338
Kaeris ward sits in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 21,338 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 13.9 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 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 Kaeris are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kaeris Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kaeris Ward (located within Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.70 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.9 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kaeris, 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 Kaeris
Kaeris ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kaeris in?
Kaeris is a ward in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Kaeris ward in?
Kaeris ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kaeris?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.4), the top-scoring crops for Kaeris are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kaeris" section on this page.