Rainfall of more than 750 mm is needed for Kikuyu production, but it can grow in lower rainfall areas where irrigation needs to supplement its water requirements.
Mpfula ya kutlula 750 mm ya laveka eka vuhumelerisi bya Kikuyu, kambe yinga kula eka tindzhawu letingana timpfula tale hansi laha kunga engeteleriwaka hi ncheleto ku seketela swilaveko swa mati.