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What are the physical conditions required for the growing of tea in Kenya?

What are the physical conditions required for the growing of tea in Kenya?

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Maurice
(i) Acidic/Volcanic soils/ ph of 4-6.

(ii) Gently sloping land.

(iii) High altitude/ 1000 m-2300 m above sea level.

(iv) Areas that are frost-free.

(v) Cool/ warm climate condition. 10oC to 28oC throughout the year.

(vi) High rainfall/ 1000 mm- 2000 mm per year.

(vii) Well distributed rainfall throughout the year.

(viii) Deep light and well-drained soils.

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Explain four physical factors that favor tea farming in Kenya.

.Climate.Cool to warm temperatures with an average of 21° during growing season.
.High rainfall over 1500 mm which is well distributed throughout the year.
.Deep well drained soils which are slightly acidic e.g volcanic soils.
.High altitude of 1000 mm to 1700m above sea level.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 13, 2017 at 06:53

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