Soil & best crops in Lopur
Turkana West sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lopur — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lopur is in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 3.8824°, 34.9804° · Pop: 45,664
Lopur ward sits in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 45,664 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.1 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 329.3 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 Lopur are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lopur Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lopur Ward (located within Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 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 Lopur, 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 Lopur
Lopur ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lopur in?
Lopur is a ward in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Lopur ward in?
Lopur ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lopur?
Based on the local soil (pH 8.1), the top-scoring crops for Lopur are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lopur" section on this page.