Soil & best crops in Lapur
Turkana North sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lapur — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lapur is in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 4.6104°, 35.7061° · Pop: 21,932
Lapur ward sits in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 21,932 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.2 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 19.1 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 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 Lapur are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lapur Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lapur Ward (located within Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 19.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Lapur, 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 Lapur
Lapur ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lapur in?
Lapur is a ward in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Lapur ward in?
Lapur ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lapur?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.2), the top-scoring crops for Lapur are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lapur" section on this page.