Soil & best crops in Lokori/Kochodin
Turkana East sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lokori/Kochodin — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lokori/Kochodin is in Turkana East sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 1.9564°, 36.0212° · Pop: 44,045
Lokori/Kochodin ward sits in Turkana East sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 44,045 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.2 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 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 Lokori/Kochodin are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lokori/Kochodin Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lokori/Kochodin Ward (located within Turkana East 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 0.90 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 Lokori/Kochodin, 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 Lokori/Kochodin
Lokori/Kochodin ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lokori/Kochodin in?
Lokori/Kochodin is a ward in Turkana East sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Lokori/Kochodin ward in?
Lokori/Kochodin ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lokori/Kochodin?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.2), the top-scoring crops for Lokori/Kochodin are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lokori/Kochodin" section on this page.