Watermelon production is Kenya’s most profitable farming. The fruits’ delicious flavor and beneficial properties have resulted in an increase in demand. Therefore, with proper planning and administration, watermelon farming can yield enormous financial rewards. This article will show how much you can earn in Kenya on just one acre of land growing watermelon.
You can earn a return of Ksh. 400, 000 since one acre produces an average of 30 tonnes of watermelons if well managed with proper spacing and control of diseases and pests, and a kilo is sold for Kshs. 10 in Kenya. Moreover, you can earn more than that since a kilo is sold for between Kshs 25 and Kshs 40, especially when demand is higher.
Besides, you can get Kshs 1300000 since one acre can produce over 13000 watermelons weighing between 8 and 12 kg in a season, and each is sold at Kshs 100, thus making a massive profit in watermelon farming. So, when the crops are spaced out correctly and the weather is good for growing watermelons, a farmer can make a lot of money.
How Many Watermelons Can You Get Per Acre?
The production of watermelons depends on the variety, soil conditions, and climate conditions in the area where you have planted your crops. Therefore, on an acre of land, you can produce an average of 8,000 to 10,000 fruits under proper care in three months.
Watermelon Yields Per Acre in Kenya
Watermelon yield varies according to the variety and general maintenance of the crop. However, an acre of land in favorable ecological conditions with good crop management can produce 20 to 30 tons of fruit per season in Kenya. The yields are good because you can harvest them two or three times in each planting season.
