Which county is best for Cashew Nuts farming in Kenya?

Based on soil and climate suitability analysis, the top counties for Cashew Nuts are Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi. Scores combine soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium against Cashew Nuts's nutrient requirements, plus a rainfall and altitude multiplier that penalises counties outside the crop's climate range.

What soil pH does Cashew Nuts need?

Cashew Nuts grows best between pH 5 and 7.5. Counties whose soils fall outside this range will need lime (if acidic) or sulphur (if alkaline) before planting.

What is the expected yield per acre for Cashew Nuts in Kenya?

A well-managed Cashew Nuts crop yields about 900 kg/acre. At a market price of approximately KES 275/kg, gross revenue per acre is around KES 247,500.

Best counties to grow Cashew Nuts in Kenya

All 47 counties ranked by soil and climate suitability for Cashew Nuts — scored against pH 5–7.5 target, low nitrogen, low phosphorus, medium potassium, plus rainfall (600–1500 mm) and altitude (0–500 m) requirements.

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Quick answer

The best counties for Cashew Nuts in Kenya are Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi, based on soil and climate suitability. Cashew Nuts grows best at pH 5–7.5; these rank highest across all 47 counties on ShambaIQ's soil scoring.