mt-elgon
Eco friendly - Kenya flower council growing responsibly Fair flowers, fair plants GAP qualified My mps A

Geographical Information

Mount Elgon

The farm is situated on the northern slopes of Mount Elgon, near the Mount Elgon National Park, bordering Uganda, 350 km north west of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.

Total Area
500 hectares
Area roses
26 hectares
Altitude 6400 feet. (2000 meters)
Soil  A fertile volcanic clay/loam
Water source The farm borders the River Suam and the River Kaptega (permanent rivers)
Rainfall Average 40 inches (1040 mm) per year, with 50% falling during the main rainy season from July to September
Temperature  Average day temperature 24 C.  Average night temperature is 12 C


All these geographical features make this area the perfect environment for the production of top quality roses.

Overview of the Farm

Top Farm greenhouseswarehouses and airstrip
Mount Elgon Orchards Ltd