Soil & best crops in Batalu
Wajir North sub-county · Wajir county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Batalu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Batalu is in Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County.
📍 2.8923°, 39.7434° · Pop: 17,334
Batalu ward sits in Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County, home to about 17,334 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.2 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 39.3 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Batalu are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Batalu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Batalu Ward (located within Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 39.3 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Batalu, 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 Batalu
Batalu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Batalu in?
Batalu is a ward in Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County, Kenya.
Which county is Batalu ward in?
Batalu ward is in Wajir County, Kenya, within Wajir North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Batalu?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.2), the top-scoring crops for Batalu are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Batalu" section on this page.