How to start passion fruit farming in Kenya: Varieties, costs, and profit potential
This guide outlines the requirements and profitability of passion fruit farming in Kenya, detailing varieties like purple and yellow passion. It provides insights into input costs, management practices, and market opportunities for local and export sales.
Why it matters
Agriculture is a key economic driver in Kenya, and providing actionable data on high-value crops helps smallholder farmers improve their livelihoods.
Passion fruit farming in Kenya is profitable, with returns starting in the first year and higher yields in the second and third . The purple variety is mainly exported to Europe and the Middle East. In contrast, the yellow variety is grown locally and sold fresh or used to make homemade juice and in restaurants.
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