Soil & best crops in Malkagufu
Wajir North sub-county · Wajir county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Malkagufu — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Malkagufu is in Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County.
📍 2.6393°, 39.4877° · Pop: 5,886
Malkagufu ward sits in Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County, home to about 5,886 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.8 (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 Malkagufu are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Malkagufu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Malkagufu Ward (located within Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.8, 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 Malkagufu, 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 Malkagufu
Malkagufu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Malkagufu in?
Malkagufu is a ward in Wajir North sub-county, Wajir County, Kenya.
Which county is Malkagufu ward in?
Malkagufu ward is in Wajir County, Kenya, within Wajir North sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Malkagufu?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.8), the top-scoring crops for Malkagufu are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Malkagufu" section on this page.