Sunday, 29 May 2016

Growing Kiwi

kiwi farming - What are the weather requirements for this crop and specifically which areas in Kenya would the fruit do well?

-Also what fertiliser is the best for the fruit and when should it be applied?

Kiwi is a temperate fruit and it can do well in the temperate regions of Kenya like Central, Western highlands, Central Rift Valley and others.

It can grow in a wide range of soils provided they are well-drained and have pH of 5.0 and 6.5. Exposure to a lot of fertiliser results to burning of the roots, therefore, it is advisable to use compost manure. It is a shallow rooted crop, therefore, requires frequent irrigation.

Source: Daily Nation
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