Soil & best crops in Kibish
Kibish sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kibish — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kibish is in Kibish sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 5.1241°, 35.4432° · Pop: 21,673
Kibish ward sits in Kibish sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 21,673 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 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 Kibish are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kibish Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kibish Ward (located within Kibish 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 0.80 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 Kibish, 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 Kibish
Kibish ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kibish in?
Kibish is a ward in Kibish sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Kibish ward in?
Kibish ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Kibish sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kibish?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Kibish are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kibish" section on this page.