Soil & best crops in Kalokol
Turkana Central sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kalokol — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kalokol is in Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 3.4531°, 35.7121° · Pop: 19,477
Kalokol ward sits in Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 19,477 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.9 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 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 Kalokol are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kalokol Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kalokol Ward (located within Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kalokol, 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 Kalokol
Kalokol ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kalokol in?
Kalokol is a ward in Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Kalokol ward in?
Kalokol ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kalokol?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.9), the top-scoring crops for Kalokol are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kalokol" section on this page.