Growing Pineapple in Nairobi

Soil suitability analysis based on Nairobi's nutrient profile

Pineapple can be grown in Nairobi County, but the soil scores 57/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 6.85 the soil sits above Pineapple's preferred 4.5–6.5 range, which can limit uptake of phosphorus and micronutrients. Nitrogen (1.1 g/kg), phosphorus (22.1 mg/kg) and potassium (236 mg/kg) all meet Pineapple's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay 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.