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Turmeric Farming In Kenya, A Comprehensive Guide
Turmeric Farming In Kenya: Turmeric is a spice that has been used for centuries in cooking and traditional medicine. It is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the ginger family,…
Ginger Farming In Kenya, Comprehensive Guide
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscor) belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. The plant grows to a height of approximately 60 - 120 cm (2 - 4 ft). Ginger is a rhizome. This…
Garlic farming tips for new farmers
Garlic is a high value horticultural crop in the onion family. Farmers in most parts of the country can be able to grow garlic and considerably increase their income because…
Garlic Farming Guide, Planting To Harvest
Garlic is grown as a multipurpose crop in Kenya. It is commonly used as a flavouring additive in meaty relishes, sauces, soups and also as a medical remedy to treat…
Success Story Of Timothy Mburu, A Garlic Farmer From Nyeri
Gitinga village is located on the foot of Mt Kenya in Kieni, Nyeri County. It is here that Timothy Mburu owns three acres where he farms garlic and other crops. “I…
Basic skills to successful garlic farming in Kenya
Garlic farming in Kenya is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be frustrating. Garlic is a high value horticultural crop in the onion family. Farmers are getting interested…
Garlic, capsicum and ginger are my secret to staying a happy farmer – success story of Daniel Kimani
Daniel Kimani holds huge green, red and yellow capsicums in his hands as he smiles broadly, obviously happy with the bumper harvest. This is his second harvest in a week,…
Garlic (Kitunguu saumu) farming in Kenya and all you need to know
Garlic farming in Kenya requires well tilled, well drained soil. Unlike most vegetables, garlic (Kitunguu saumu) is generally planted in the late fall. It is usually reserved for traditional vegetable…