Growing Pineapple in Kwale

Soil suitability analysis based on Kwale's nutrient profile

Pineapple can be grown in Kwale County, but the soil scores 56/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 6.76 the soil sits above Pineapple's preferred 4.5–6.5 range, which can limit uptake of phosphorus and micronutrients. The main gap is potassium — measured at N 0.93 g/kg, P 9.8 mg/kg, K 131 mg/kg against this crop's medium/low/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. The county's predominantly sandy loam soils suit Pineapple, which favours sandy loam. 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.