Agriculture: tea farming in Kenya

Conditions for tea growing

• Rainfall: high and well distributed, about 1,200 mm and above per year.
• Temperature: warm to cool, about 10-30°C; no frost.
• Altitude: about 1,500-2,700 m above sea level.
• Soils: deep, well-drained, slightly acidic volcanic soils.
• Relief: gentle slopes for drainage.
• Labour: plenty of cheap labour for plucking.

Tea areas in Kenya

Kericho, Bomet, Nandi, Kisii, Nyamira, Kiambu, Murang'a, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Meru and Embu.