Soil & best crops in Lakoley South/Basir
Eldas sub-county · Wajir county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Lakoley South/Basir — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Lakoley South/Basir is in Eldas sub-county, Wajir County.
📍 1.8092°, 39.8254° · Pop: 9,071
Lakoley South/Basir ward sits in Eldas sub-county, Wajir County, home to about 9,071 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.9 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.60 g/kg, phosphorus 39.3 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 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 Lakoley South/Basir are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lakoley South/Basir Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lakoley South/Basir 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 0.60 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 Lakoley South/Basir, 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 Lakoley South/Basir
Lakoley South/Basir ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Lakoley South/Basir in?
Lakoley South/Basir is a ward in Eldas sub-county, Wajir County, Kenya.
Which county is Lakoley South/Basir ward in?
Lakoley South/Basir ward is in Wajir County, Kenya, within Eldas sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Lakoley South/Basir?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.9), the top-scoring crops for Lakoley South/Basir are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Lakoley South/Basir" section on this page.