Typical yield
2.5 t/ha
Varieties
1
Pest/Disease
1
Profile
- Growth habit
- perennial
- Lifecycle (days)
- 365+
- Primary uses
- Nut
- Pollination
- insect
- Origin / distribution
- Australia; grown in E. Africa highlands
Environment
Climate
Temp optimal
16–24 °C
Rain optimal
1000–1600 mm/yr
Altitude
900–2000 m
Soil
pH optimal
5.2–6.2
Soil type
Deep, well-drained volcanic loams
Farmer Guide
Row spacing
800 cm
Plant spacing
800 cm
Depth
60 cm
Seed rate
kg/ha
Nursery days
Nutrient Schedule
| # | Stage | DAP | Product | Rate | Targets (kg/ha) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Year 1 | 0 | NPK 12-24-12 | 120 kg/ha | N: —, P₂O₅: —, K₂O: — | |
| 2 | Year 2 | 365 | Urea | 80 kg/ha | N: —, P₂O₅: —, K₂O: — |
Nutrient Requirements
| Nutrient | Stage | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | Basal | 40 | kg/ha |
| P₂O₅ | Basal | 20 | kg/ha |
| K₂O | Basal | 60 | kg/ha |
| N | Topdress | 40 | kg/ha |
Images
| Name | Country | Maturity | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMBRAPA/HAES selection | KE | 1460 | High kernel recovery |
No fertilizer recommendations yet.
| Name | Type | Symptoms | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nut borer | pest | Bored nuts; drop | Sanitation; monitoring |
| System | Typical | Min | Max | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| orchard | 2.5 | 1 | 4 | In-shell nuts |
No season calendars yet.
| Country | Region | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| KE | Highlands | High |