Tropical
Zambarau
Java plum — diabetic-friendly traditional fruit.
KSh 250
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Total: KSh 250
- Price
- KSh 250
- Maturity
- 2–4 years to first commercial harvest
- Spacing
- 6m × 6m (≈ 110 trees / acre)
- Collection
- Tropical
- 🚚 Nationwide delivery
- ✓ Certified grafted
- 🌱 Healthy survival
Grows well in
Recommended counties
- Kilifi
- Kwale
- Mombasa
- Lamu
- Tana River
- Taita Taveta
Planting tips
Quick planting guide
- 1Best in warm, humid zones below 1,200m with reliable rainfall or irrigation.
- 2Dig 60cm × 60cm × 60cm pits and refill with topsoil, manure and 150g DAP.
- 3Plant at the onset of rains and mulch heavily to conserve moisture.
- 4Stake young trees against coastal winds for the first two years.
- 5Feed twice a year with compost and balanced NPK; monitor for fruit fly.
Overview
Why Zambarau is worth planting
Zambarau from Green Sprout Seedlings is a certified grafted seedling bred to fruit early, yield heavily and resist common diseases. Java plum — diabetic-friendly traditional fruit. At just KSh 250 per seedling, this is one of the most reliable ways to turn your land into a long-term income asset.
Why farmers love this variety
- Java plum — diabetic-friendly traditional fruit.
- Reliable buyers at every farm gate in coastal and lowland Kenya
- Many tropicals fruit within 1 – 2 years
- Drought tolerant once established
- Strong domestic and export-juice demand
- Spaced at 6m × 6m (≈ 110 trees / acre) for maximum yield per acre
Growing information
- Suitable regions
- Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Lamu, Tana River, Taita Taveta
- Altitude
- Sea level to 1,500m above sea level
- Rainfall
- 1,000 – 1,800mm or reliable irrigation
- Soil
- Deep, well-drained loam rich in organic matter
- Maturity period
- 2–4 years to first commercial harvest
- Harvest window
- Variety-specific — many tropicals fruit year-round once mature
Expected yield & profit potential
Long-term income from a single planting
Tropical fruit orchards typically return KSh 250,000 – 600,000 per acre annually, with several crops bearing in under a year — ideal for combining fast and long-term income on the same farm.
Planting & care tips
- ✓Mulch heavily to conserve moisture in the dry season.
- ✓Stake young plants against coastal winds for the first two years.
- ✓Feed twice a year with compost and a balanced NPK fertiliser.
- ✓Monitor closely for fruit fly from flowering onwards.
Frequently asked questions
Where in Kenya can I grow Zambarau?+
Zambarau performs best in Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Lamu and similar zones at sea level to 1,500m above sea level. If you're unsure about your area, send us your location on WhatsApp and we'll confirm suitability before you order.
How long before my Zambarau seedling starts fruiting?+
Because it is grafted from a proven mother tree, expect 2–4 years to first commercial harvest. Grafted seedlings fruit much earlier than seed-grown trees and stay true to variety.
How often should I water a young Zambarau seedling?+
Water deeply twice a week for the first three months, then once a week through the first dry season. Mulch heavily around the base to lock in moisture and reduce watering needs.
Do I need more than one tree for pollination?+
Zambarau produces well as a single tree, but planting 2 or more nearby improves fruit set and total yield. Most of our customers plant a block for better economics and easier management.
Do you deliver Zambarau seedlings countrywide?+
Yes — Green Sprout Seedlings delivers nationwide via courier and direct transport. Share your order quantity and location on WhatsApp and we'll quote delivery before you pay.
