Rooted in the Highlands. Driven by Purpose.
At the foot of Kenya’s Aberdare Range lies Salient Growers, a farm shaped by pure mountain water, fertile volcanic soil, and a philosophy that places nature at the center of everything. We began with a simple conviction: that African agriculture can reach the highest global standards while remaining true to its land, its people, and its heritage.
Today, that conviction guides every leaf we tend, every fish we raise, and every shipment we send across the world.
Our Origin Story
Salient Growers was founded on land where crisp air meets living soil, creating conditions few farms are fortunate enough to inherit. What started as a single idea — to grow clean, consistent, world-class produce — evolved into a practice rooted deeply in craftsmanship and stewardship.
We work with the land rather than against it, allowing nature’s rhythms to shape how we plant, water, harvest, and prepare our produce.
A Home Defined by Nature
Our farm sits within a rare ecosystem shaped by the Aberdare mountains. Water flows directly from the forest; cold, mineral-rich, and naturally filtered through volcanic rock. This purity defines the character of our herbs and the quality of our trout.
It is a place where high altitude sharpens flavour, where soil breathes with vitality, and where freshness is not manufactured, it is inherent.
Our People
Behind Salient Growers is a team of 24 men and women from nearby communities who carry generational knowledge of the highlands. Their commitment to the land, their mastery of hand farming, and their pride in each harvest shape the authenticity of everything we produce.
We invest in training, leadership, and empowerment because the future of agriculture depends on people who understand both heritage and innovation.
Our philosophy is direct: protect the land, and it will sustain generations. We use clean natural water, enrich soil with organic compost, avoid harmful chemicals, and rely on closed-loop aquaculture systems that preserve ecological balance. Sustainability is not an obligation , it is our identity.
A century-old settler house stands quietly on the hillside near our farm, a reminder of the land’s long history and transformation. Today, that same land supports a new chapter: one defined by community, stewardship, and growth that respects both past and future.
We are farmers, caretakers, exporters, and custodians of a rare ecosystem.
We are Salient Growers:
Rooted in Kenya. Certified for the world. Committed to growing nature the right way.
Trout from Pure Mountain Water
Just steps from our herb gardens, naturally oxygen-rich streams create an environment ideal for trout — one of the world’s most sensitive freshwater species. Their survival demands purity, making them the ultimate indicator of our ecosystem’s quality.
Our closed-loop aquaculture system ensures clean, cold water at all times, resulting in trout that are firm, mild, and rich in Omega-3s. It is clean protein raised the way nature intended.