Watermelon - Kirinyaga Springs Farm
600,00$
Origin: Kenya – Mount Kenya Region
Product Type: Fresh Whole Watermelon
Product Overview
Our Premium Kenyan Watermelons are grown in the fertile volcanic soils around the Mount Kenya region, producing exceptionally large, juicy, and sweet fruits.
They are hand-harvested at optimal maturity to ensure deep red flesh, high juice content, and excellent sweetness.
Key Features
Large-sized fruits
Deep red flesh with crisp texture
High sweetness level (10–12 °Bx Brix)
Smooth, firm rind for safe handling and transport
Grown in nutrient-rich volcanic soils
Suitable for export and local markets
Product Specifications
Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
Country of Origin: Kenya
Growing Region: Mount Kenya area (Embu, Meru, Kirinyaga, Laikipia)
Flesh Color: Deep Red
Seed Type: Seeded (Seedless available upon request)
Storage & Shelf Life
Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 15°C
Relative humidity: 85 – 90%
Shelf life: 14 – 21 days under proper cold chain conditions
Availability
Supply: Year-round
Peak seasons: January–April & July–October
Volume: Bulk export quantities available
Quality & Compliance
Hand-selected and quality-checked
Free from rot, pests, and physical damage
Compliant with international food safety and residue standards
Phytosanitary and export documentation provided
📩 Contact us for pricing, volume inquiries, private labelling, or combined shipments with Kenyan Avocados and other fresh produce.
Quantity
SHIPPING INFO
Our standerd shipping handling is as follows (Unless agreed otherwise and confirmed in writting),
- All shipping shall be FOB both Air and Ocean freight.
- Cost of Ocean or Airfreight is paid by the buyer.
- The seller will be responsible for the shipment at the country of origin, and shall cover all the costs of local transportation, customs fees, any certification e.g phytosanitary, etc, until the shipment is handed over to the Carrier. When handover has successfully been completed, the seller will send all original shipping documents by email (certified) or/and DHL within 24 hours.
- The Buyer is responsible for the shipment after it is handed over by the seller to the Carrier, hence FOB terms. The buyer will cover the costs of insurance if they wish to insure the goods on transit.
- Estimated delivery time is: Ocean freight is 28-35 days, Airfreight 3-5 days.
Samples Shipping & Handling
- The seller will cover the cost of sending the samples including, shipping, local transportation at country of origin, customs handling and any other relevant costs.
However, the buyer takeover responsibility when the samples at the country of destination. The buyer shall cover the costs of customs clearance and courier at the said country of destination.
