Soil & best crops in Katilu
Turkana South sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Katilu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Katilu is in Turkana South sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 2.2696°, 35.5133° · Pop: 41,924
Katilu ward sits in Turkana South sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 41,924 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.60 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 402.4 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 Katilu are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Katilu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Katilu Ward (located within Turkana South sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.60 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 Katilu, 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 Katilu
Katilu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Katilu in?
Katilu is a ward in Turkana South sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Katilu ward in?
Katilu ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Katilu?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Katilu are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Katilu" section on this page.