In this section we will look at
2.)About Fruit Seedlings
3.)Top Fruit Seedling Sellers in Kenya
List of Fruit seedlings in Kenya
Apple Mango Seedlings | 250Ksh |
Apple Anna Tree Seedlings | 600Ksh |
Apricot Fruit Seedling | 500Ksh |
Black Berry Seedlings | 400Ksh |
Blood orange seedlings | 450Ksh |
Blueberries seedlings | 350Ksh |
Cape Gooseberry seedlings | 250Ksh |
Chandler strawberry seedlings | 150Ksh |
Cherry Guava Seedlings | 400Ksh |
Custard Apple seedling | 300Ksh |
Dragon Fruit Seedling | 500Ksh |
Fig Tree Seedling | 500Ksh |
Fuerte Avocado Seedling | 200Ksh |
Grafted Apple Seedling | 250Ksh |
Mulberry Seedling | 250Ksh |
Peach Seedling | 250Ksh |
Tommy Mango | 250Ksh |
Kent Mango | 250Ksh |
Soursop Seedling | 350Ksh |
Dragon Fruit Seedling | 500Ksh |
Variegated Pink Lemon Seedling | 400Ksh |
Grafted Washington Orange Seedling | 250Ksh |
Grafted Purple Passion Seedling | 150Ksh |
Grafted Tangerine Seedling | 250Ksh |
Grafted Tree Tomato Seedling | 150Ksh |
Grape Seedling | 250Ksh |
Guava Seedling | 100Ksh |
Hass Avocado Seedling | 200Ksh |
Kiwi Seedling | 500Ksh |
Lemon Seedling | 150Ksh |
Loquat Seedling | 200Ksh |
Lychee Seedling | 300Ksh |
Macadamia Seedlings | 400Ksh |
250Ksh | |
Grafted Minneola Orange Seedling | 250Ksh |
Apple Fuji Seedlings | 600Ksh |
Apple Green smith Seedlings | 600Ksh |
Apple Gala Seedlings | 600Ksh |
Tissue Culture Banana Seedling | 600Ksh |
Pears Seedlings | 300Ksh |
Lime Seedlings | 300Ksh |
Pitango Seedling | 250Ksh |
Pepino Melon | 150Ksh |
Pixie Orange Seedling | 250Ksh |
Plums Seedling | 350Ksh |
Yellow Passion Seedling | 100Ksh |
PawPaw Seedlings | 200Ksh |
Image of Pitango fruit by Gracy Gituku
The Pitango fruit, also known as Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora), is a small, tropical fruit-bearing shrub or tree in the Myrtaceae family. It is valued for its sweet and tangy taste, ornamental appeal, and adaptability. The fruit is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, but has spread to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide .The fruit is small and ribbed, resembling a miniature pumpkin. About 2–4 cm in diameter. Changes from green to orange, bright red, or deep purplish-black as it ripens. The darker fruits are often sweeter. The taste ranges from tart to sweet, depending on ripeness and variety. Thrives in warm climates and well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought and grows well in both full sun and partial shade. Rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, the fruit supports:
Mango Seedlings
Varieties: Apple mango, Kent, Tommy Atkins, Ngowe, Haden
Grafted Seedlings: Grafted mango seedlings are popular for early fruiting and disease resistance.
Price Range: KSh 100 to KSh 300 per seedling, depending on the variety and supplier.
Avocado Seedlings
Varieties: Hass, Fuerte, Jumbo
Grafted Hass Avocado: One of the most profitable options due to high market demand, both locally and for export.
Price Range: KSh 150 to KSh 400 per grafted seedling.
Passion Fruit Seedling Varieties include Purple passion and Yellow Passion
Grafted and Ungrafted: Grafted varieties are more disease-resistant and suitable for commercial farming.
Grafted Purple Passion fruit seedlings are a popular choice among farmers in Kenya, especially those looking to establish commercial passion fruit farms. Grafting involves combining two plants to improve resistance to soil-borne diseases and enhance overall productivity.
Price Range: KSh 50 to KSh 150 per seedling.
Orange and Citrus Seedlings
Varieties: Washington Navel, Valencia, Pixie, Tangerines
Grafted Citrus Seedlings: Essential for better fruit quality and faster fruiting.
Price Range: KSh 100 to KSh 250 per seedling.
Banana Plantlets
Varieties: Cavendish, Grand Nain, FHIA hybrids
Tissue-Cultured Plantlets: These are disease-free and have uniform growth, making them ideal for commercial plantations.
Price Range: KSh 100 to KSh 200 per plantlet.
Macadamia Seedlings
Varieties: KRG-15, Murang’a 20, Embu 1
Grafted Macadamia: Preferred for early maturity and higher yield.
Price Range: KSh 300 to KSh 500 per seedling.
Varieties: Wambugu Apple, Ana Apple
Cold-Tolerant Varieties: Suitable for high-altitude regions.
Price Range: KSh 200 to KSh 350 per seedling.
Pawpaw (Papaya) Seedlings
Varieties: Solo Sunrise, Red Lady
Hybrid Seedlings: Known for fast maturity and high fruit yield.
Price Range: KSh 50 to KSh 100 per seedling.
Grapes Seedlings
Varieties: Red Globe, Thompson Seedless
Climatic Requirements: Best grown in warmer areas like Naivasha and Meru.
Price Range: KSh 200 to KSh 400 per seedling.
Varieties: Wonderful, Kandhari
Price Range: KSh 150 to KSh 300 per seedling.
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