[UAH] Growing apples, plums and pears is possible in Kabale because of the cool climate

 

Some farmers are now cultivating sunflower, passion fruits, pineapples and sorghum to supplement maize, which is the country's staple crop. Others have invested in a variety of vegetables to tap the ready market, especially in urban towns.

Growing apples, plums and pears is possible in Kabale because of the cool climate. The highlands of south-western Uganda, with an altitude of 2,100 metres above sea level, are much more temperate than the rest of the country. Kabale is usually shrouded in morning mist when lowland areas experience sunshine.

Local farmers may struggle to grow tropical fruits like pineapples and bananas, which are found in abundance elsewhere in Uganda, but they can turn Kabale's climate to their advantage, producing fruits that are usually imported from South Africa and command a much higher price than tropical ones.

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