Which county is best for Pumpkin farming in Kenya?

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

What soil pH does Pumpkin need?

Pumpkin grows best between pH 5.8 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 Pumpkin in Kenya?

A well-managed Pumpkin crop yields about 10,000 kg/acre. At a market price of approximately KES 30/kg, gross revenue per acre is around KES 300,000.

Best counties to grow Pumpkin in Kenya

All 47 counties ranked by soil and climate suitability for Pumpkin — scored against pH 5.8–7.5 target, medium nitrogen, medium phosphorus, high potassium, plus rainfall (500–1200 mm) and altitude (0–2100 m) requirements.

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Quick answer

The best counties for Pumpkin in Kenya are Nairobi, Kajiado, Uasin Gishu, based on soil and climate suitability. Pumpkin grows best at pH 5.8–7.5; these rank highest across all 47 counties on ShambaIQ's soil scoring.