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

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

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.

pH
7.5
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.00 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
38.5 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
364.0 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

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.

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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.

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