Soil & best crops in Kapedo/Napeitom
Turkana East sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kapedo/Napeitom — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kapedo/Napeitom is in Turkana East sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 1.4672°, 36.2077° · Pop: 25,438
Kapedo/Napeitom ward sits in Turkana East sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 25,438 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 364.0 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 Kapedo/Napeitom are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kapedo/Napeitom Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kapedo/Napeitom Ward (located within Turkana East 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 38.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kapedo/Napeitom, 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 Kapedo/Napeitom
Kapedo/Napeitom ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kapedo/Napeitom in?
Kapedo/Napeitom is a ward in Turkana East sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Kapedo/Napeitom ward in?
Kapedo/Napeitom ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kapedo/Napeitom?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Kapedo/Napeitom are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kapedo/Napeitom" section on this page.