Why invest in Pomegranate farming?

Did you know that 90% of the pomegranate sold in1 Kenya is imported? This has been the case 1because many people have not taken pomegranate production as an economic venture.1

Pomegranate is the most expensive fruit in Kenya. A kilogram which is only 3 fruits costs between kshs 1500 and kshs 1700 in the retail market. The few farmers who have the fruit are making a huge return which is making many people interested in the venture.

Pomegranate is a hardy fruit tree which makes it easy to manage on the farm as it has minimal husbandry requirements including low water requirements and they are not prone to disease and pests attacks.

There is a growing need for pomegranate beauty products. The cosmetic industry in Kenya imports a high quantity of products made from pomegranate fruit shells and pomegranate seed oils. By planting the fruit, the importation will be reduced.

Pomegranate fruits are associated with many health benefits and this is making farmers prefer 1to invest in the enterprise.

People are learning the benefits of pomegranates. The fruits are rich in vitamin C for enhanced immunity and increase oxygen circulation in the body, keeping the heart healthy.

Studies have also revealed eating pomegranates or drinking their juice can help to prevent some cancers. It also helps in digestion and removing toxins in the body and above all, pomegranate is used to treat erectile dysfunction. It’s mostly used in Kenya to fight impotence.

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Pomegranate is very versatile and can literally grow in any part of the country.

Pomegranate is a very hardy crop that isn’t prone to any disease or pesticides.

Pomegranate doesn’t have any special agronomy requirements and therefore it can be intercroped with other crops.

People with small pieces 1of land can plant along the edges for fence,terraces and in the home compound for landscaping purposes because of its beautiful flowers.

East Africa Agric Exporters is currently recruiting farmers for 15 years contract to produce pomegranate.East Africa Agric Exporters is offering free training to farmers for the entire value chain and agronomy support.

You can order your seedlings today. we deliver within 48 hours across the country.

Big and hardened seedlings KShs. 350.
You can contact East Africa Agric Exporters on 0769 986961 or

[email protected],
www.eastafricaagricexporters.com