Soil & best crops in Kalobeyei
Turkana West sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kalobeyei — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kalobeyei is in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 3.8420°, 34.4713° · Pop: 18,272
Kalobeyei ward sits in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 18,272 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 23.5 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 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 Kalobeyei are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kalobeyei Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kalobeyei Ward (located within Turkana West 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 1.00 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kalobeyei, 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 Kalobeyei
Kalobeyei ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kalobeyei in?
Kalobeyei is a ward in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Kalobeyei ward in?
Kalobeyei ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kalobeyei?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Kalobeyei are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kalobeyei" section on this page.