Avocado Farming — Establishment & Year 1 Guide
A year-one guide for establishing a commercial avocado orchard in Kenya's highland areas (Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Kisii). Covers site preparation, grafted seedling sourcing (Hass, Fuerte, Jumbo), planting, irrigation, fertilisation, and initial pest management.
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Sample Schedule (First 2 Weeks)
Site Assessment & Variety Selection
Choose highland sites (1,200–2,200 m asl). Select grafted Hass (export), Fuerte (large fruit), or Jumbo (local market). Avoid seedling avocados for commercial production.
Land Clearing & Orchard Layout
Clear stumps and rocks. Mark 5 m × 5 m spacing for Hass (400 trees/ha) or 6 m × 6 m for Fuerte. Use pegs and tape for accurate spacing.
Planting Hole Digging
Dig 60 cm × 60 cm × 60 cm holes. Mix top soil with 30 kg compost and 200 g Triple Super Phosphate per hole. Allow to settle 2 weeks.
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