Soil & best crops in Lodwar Township
Turkana Central sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lodwar Township — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lodwar Township is in Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 3.2012°, 35.6449° · Pop: 35,506
Lodwar Township ward sits in Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 35,506 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.2 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 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 Lodwar Township are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lodwar Township Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lodwar Township Ward (located within Turkana Central 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 0.70 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 Lodwar Township, 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 Lodwar Township
Lodwar Township ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lodwar Township in?
Lodwar Township is a ward in Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Lodwar Township ward in?
Lodwar Township ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lodwar Township?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.2), the top-scoring crops for Lodwar Township are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lodwar Township" section on this page.