Soil & best crops in Tarbaj
Tarbaj sub-county · Wajir county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Tarbaj — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Tarbaj is in Tarbaj sub-county, Wajir County.
📍 2.0595°, 40.0948° · Pop: 28,819
Tarbaj ward sits in Tarbaj sub-county, Wajir County, home to about 28,819 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.70 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 Tarbaj are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Tarbaj Ward
Local soil characteristics in Tarbaj Ward (located within Tarbaj sub-county, Wajir County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, 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 Tarbaj, 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 Tarbaj
Tarbaj ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Tarbaj in?
Tarbaj is a ward in Tarbaj sub-county, Wajir County, Kenya.
Which county is Tarbaj ward in?
Tarbaj ward is in Wajir County, Kenya, within Tarbaj sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Tarbaj?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Tarbaj are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Tarbaj" section on this page.