Soil & best crops in Loima

Loima sub-county · Turkana county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Loima — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Loima is in Loima sub-county, Turkana County.

📍 3.0126°, 34.9175° · Pop: 19,848

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Loima ward sits in Loima sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 19,848 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.2 (neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Loima are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.2
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.40 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
38.5 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
329.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Loima Ward

Local soil characteristics in Loima Ward (located within Loima sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 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 Loima, 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.

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Loima ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Loima in?

Loima is a ward in Loima sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.

Which county is Loima ward in?

Loima ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Loima sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Loima?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.2), the top-scoring crops for Loima are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Loima" section on this page.