Soil & best crops in Gurar
Wajir North sub-county · Wajir county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Gurar — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Gurar is in Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County.
📍 3.3758°, 39.6453° · Pop: 20,434
Gurar ward sits in Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County, home to about 20,434 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 39.3 mg/kg and potassium 364.0 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 Gurar are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Gurar Ward
Local soil characteristics in Gurar Ward (located within Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.90 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 Gurar, 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 Gurar
Gurar ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Gurar in?
Gurar is a ward in Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County, Kenya.
Which county is Gurar ward in?
Gurar ward is in Wajir County, Kenya, within Wajir North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Gurar?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.4), the top-scoring crops for Gurar are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Gurar" section on this page.