Soil & best crops in Burder
Wajir South sub-county · Wajir county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Burder — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Burder is in Wajir South sub-county, Wajir County.
📍 1.2228°, 40.5246° · Pop: 10,618
Burder ward sits in Wajir South sub-county, Wajir County, home to about 10,618 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.60 g/kg, phosphorus 39.3 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 Burder are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Burder Ward
Local soil characteristics in Burder Ward (located within Wajir South sub-county, Wajir County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.60 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 Burder, 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 Burder
Burder ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Burder in?
Burder is a ward in Wajir South sub-county, Wajir County, Kenya.
Which county is Burder ward in?
Burder ward is in Wajir County, Kenya, within Wajir South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Burder?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Burder are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Burder" section on this page.