Growing Pineapple in Kericho

Soil suitability analysis based on Kericho's nutrient profile

Kericho County is a solid choice for Pineapple, with a soil-match score of 66/100. Local soils average pH 5.94 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 4.5–6.5 band Pineapple prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.34 g/kg), phosphorus (23.7 mg/kg) and potassium (225 mg/kg) all meet Pineapple's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Pineapple prefers sandy loam soils, while Kericho is largely clay, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 35/kg) and a typical 30,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Pineapple crop here can gross roughly KES 1,050,000 per acre.