2nd April, 2019
Unlike coffee trees, avocado trees require little maintenance, and their fruit is a good earner.
Farmers in Kenya are switching coffee and tea for avocados in a bid to profit from increasing European demand.
Hass avocado is mainly cultivated by both small scale and large scale farmers in Kenya. Kenya produces an estimate of 115,000 metric tonnes of avocado per year. 70% of this is grown by small-scale farmers.
This comprehensive guide tells you all you need to know, whether you’re starting from a seed or planting a young tree.