Which county is best for Pineapple farming in Kenya?

Based on soil and climate suitability analysis, the top counties for Pineapple are Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Bungoma. Scores combine soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium against Pineapple's nutrient requirements, plus a rainfall and altitude multiplier that penalises counties outside the crop's climate range.

What soil pH does Pineapple need?

Pineapple grows best between pH 4.5 and 6.5. 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 Pineapple in Kenya?

A well-managed Pineapple crop yields about 25,000 kg/acre. At a market price of approximately KES 35/kg, gross revenue per acre is around KES 875,000.

Best counties to grow Pineapple in Kenya

All 47 counties ranked by soil and climate suitability for Pineapple — scored against pH 4.5–6.5 target, medium nitrogen, low phosphorus, high potassium, plus rainfall (1000–1500 mm) and altitude (0–1800 m) requirements.

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Quick answer

The best counties for Pineapple in Kenya are Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Bungoma, based on soil and climate suitability. Pineapple grows best at pH 4.5–6.5; these rank highest across all 47 counties on ShambaIQ's soil scoring.