Soil & best crops in Lakezone
Turkana North sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lakezone — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lakezone is in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 4.1011°, 35.8015° · Pop: 34,289
Lakezone ward sits in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 34,289 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.8 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 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 Lakezone are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lakezone Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lakezone Ward (located within Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.8, 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 Lakezone, 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 Lakezone
Lakezone ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lakezone in?
Lakezone is a ward in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Lakezone ward in?
Lakezone ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lakezone?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.8), the top-scoring crops for Lakezone are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lakezone" section on this page.