a) Differentiate between horticulture and market- gardening. Horticulture is the practice of growing fruits,
vegetables and flowers for sale WHILE market gardening is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables
for sale in one nearby urban centres.
B) Factors favouring horticulture around Naivasha.
-Naivasha has a reliable water supply for irrigation.
-The area is served by a well-developed road network.
-The area has well-drained, warm volcanic soils which suit horticulture.
-The Naivasha region experiences a warm and sunny climate suitable for the ripening of most horticultural crops.
-It is within easy reach of many urban centres which provide market
for horticultural products.
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