Which county is best for Cauliflower farming in Kenya?

Based on soil and climate suitability analysis, the top counties for Cauliflower are Uasin Gishu, Nairobi, Nakuru. Scores combine soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium against Cauliflower's nutrient requirements, plus a rainfall and altitude multiplier that penalises counties outside the crop's climate range.

What soil pH does Cauliflower need?

Cauliflower grows best between pH 6 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 Cauliflower in Kenya?

A well-managed Cauliflower crop yields about 10,000 kg/acre. At a market price of approximately KES 60/kg, gross revenue per acre is around KES 600,000.

Best counties to grow Cauliflower in Kenya

All 47 counties ranked by soil and climate suitability for Cauliflower — scored against pH 6–7.5 target, high nitrogen, high phosphorus, high potassium, plus rainfall (700–1500 mm) and altitude (1200–2800 m) requirements.

Click any county to see the full fertilizer plan, planting calendar, and seed varieties.

Quick answer

The best counties for Cauliflower in Kenya are Uasin Gishu, Nairobi, Nakuru, based on soil and climate suitability. Cauliflower grows best at pH 6–7.5; these rank highest across all 47 counties on ShambaIQ's soil scoring.