Soil & best crops in Eldas
Eldas sub-county · Wajir county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Eldas — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Eldas is in Eldas sub-county, Wajir County.
📍 2.4266°, 39.4756° · Pop: 19,322
Eldas ward sits in Eldas sub-county, Wajir County, home to about 19,322 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.9 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.70 g/kg, phosphorus 39.3 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 Eldas are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Eldas Ward
Local soil characteristics in Eldas Ward (located within Eldas sub-county, Wajir County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.9, 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 Eldas, 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 Eldas
Eldas ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Eldas in?
Eldas is a ward in Eldas sub-county, Wajir County, Kenya.
Which county is Eldas ward in?
Eldas ward is in Wajir County, Kenya, within Eldas sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Eldas?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.9), the top-scoring crops for Eldas are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Eldas" section on this page.