All about Rosecoco and why it is trending

In case you haven't noticed the hashtag Rosecoco has been trending for days.

For millennials and Gen Z, Rosecoco is a type of bean most sold by agrovets.

But in this context, Rosecoco is being used to refer to the human genitalia, Yes you read that right.

Kenyans are creative and in one way or the other, they always find witty names to refer to different body parts without sounding vulgar.

Below are things you didn't know about Rose Coco

• Rosecoco bean is a close relative of Red kidney beans
•  Compared to Kidney Beans, Rosecoco Beans give the dish a much creamier sauce.
• These beans are a good source of protein and are high in dietary fibre.
• When Plant Spacing should be (cm) 60x60. 
• Rosecoco beans are one of the varieties with low production costs.
• This bean does not require special attention from the farmer apart from panting and weeding.
• The variety is rated to have strong disease resistance and adapts well to the Kenyan climatic condition.
• Rose coco beans may not survive in waterlogged areas and may perform poorly in sandy soils.

Regions, where these Rosecoco beans flourish in Kenya, include but are not limited to:

• Western Region
• Central Region
• Nyanza region
• Eastern Some parts of the Northern region
• Rift valley region

Depending on your region, a 90kg bag of Rose coco beans price in Kenya ranges from Ksh. 7,000 to Ksh. 9,900.

Rosecoco records the highest prices in the Kenyan market due to high demand.

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