The production of the roses and zantedeschia's of "the Elgon Collection" is situated on the northern slopes of Mount Elgon, next to Mount Elgon National Park, bordering Uganda, 40 km north west of Kitale town and 350 km north west of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. | Area | 1200 acres (approx. 500 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 July to September | | Temperature | Average day temperature 24 C. Average night temperature is 12 C |
All these geographical features make this area an excellent environment for flower production.
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