Soil & best crops in Benane

Wajir South sub-county · Wajir county

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

📍 0.5988°, 40.3999° · Pop: 24,542

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Benane ward sits in Wajir South sub-county, Wajir County, home to about 24,542 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.3 (neutral), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 39.3 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Benane are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.3
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.70 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
39.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
163.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Benane Ward

Local soil characteristics in Benane Ward (located within Wajir South sub-county, Wajir County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.70 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 Benane, 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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Benane ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Benane in?

Benane is a ward in Wajir South sub-county, Wajir County, Kenya.

Which county is Benane ward in?

Benane ward is in Wajir County, Kenya, within Wajir South sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Benane?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.3), the top-scoring crops for Benane are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Benane" section on this page.