Cabbages do well in well drained, sandy loam soils with high organic matter, with a PH range of 6.5 to 7.0. They are normally grown from seed. Cabbages are a temperate vegetable which do best under cool climates where there is a significant difference between day and night temperatures. The land, which should have access to plenty of sun and […]
Read moreCapsicums (also known as bell peppers or pilipili hoho in Swahili). The vegetable belongs to the solanaceae family It does very well in hot areas such as Eastern Province, Coastal region, temperate central areas, etc. Capsicum performs well under irrigated conditions. The optimum temperatures for growth are 15ºC-25 ºC. The low night temperatures in July/ August in Kenya are favourable for production of this vegetable. […]
Read moreGarlic farming in Kenya is a profitable venture when done correctly. Garlic popularly known as ‘Kitunguu Saumu’ belonging to the onion family is a high worth horticultural plant owing to its attractive returns and high demand in the Kenyan market. People use garlic as an ingredient in the preparation of special cuisines. As such, it has both local and international […]
Read moreBirds usually start to lay at around five months (20-21 weeks) of age and continue to lay for 12 months (52 weeks) on average, laying fewer eggs as they near the moulting period. The typical production cycle lasts about 17 months (72 weeks) and involves three distinct phases, as follows. · Phase 1: Small chicks or brooders. This phase lasts from 0 […]
Read moreBroiler birds are kept for meat and they are a breed which mature very fast within 4-10 weeks. Housing Ensure the house for broilers is spacious, well ventilated, well lit and free draining. The house should be sited in a strategic place where it’s accessible from all parts of the farm. The area should be fenced to keep away the […]
Read moreSukuma Wiki is known as Collard Greens in english. It is a form of a cabbage where green leaves do not form a head. Collard greens is commonly grown in Kenya by 90% of small scale farmers. Sukuma Wiki is rich in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, roughage, iron and calcium. It is mostly fried alone or […]
Read moreCONDITIONS FOR ONION FARMING Onions do well in fertile, well-drained, sandy loam soil. They prefer pH ranging between 5.8 and 6.8. That’s why you need to have your soil tested before you start planting. When it comes to temperature, onions perform well in areas with 13-35 degrees-Celsius. That means onions can do well in most parts of Kenya and throughout […]
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