Archives for Crops - Page 19
Muranga 20 Macadamia Variety, The best macadamia variety in Kenya
Muranga 20 Macadamia : There are four approved varieties of macadamia in Kenya today. They are classified according to their characteristics and the agro ecological zone they are suitable for.…
Macadamia Farmers In Kenya Staring At Low Prices
Macadamia farmers in Kenya have been cautioned to brace for poor prices this year owing to fluctuations in the global market. Nut Traders Association of Kenya (Nutrak) chairperson Johnson Kihara…
Canola Farming, A Silent Cash Cow
Canola also known as rapeseed is a cool climate crop, it is suitable for high altitude areas(1800-2400)m asl with average rainfall of 700mm. Optimal temperatures for germination is between 15-20OC.…
Cabbage Farming In Kenya; How To Make Money
Cabbage Farming In Kenya: The word Cabbage is derived from the French word caboche, which means ‘Head’. Its scientific name is Brassica oleraceae. Cabbage is a vegetable variety that is…
Is Hass Avocado and Macadamia Farming In Kenya Making Any Sense?
Okay, let's get serious. We all know the craze that has come with avocado. The other day I saw a friend of mine's relationship status saying "My relationship status: Avocado".…
Butternut Squash Farming In Kenya
Butternut squash farming in Kenya is an emerging economic crop in Kenya with ready market and high nutritional value. Butternuts belong to the cucurbit family and are produced world-wide. They…
Broccoli Farming In Kenya; Step By Step Guide
Broccoli is part of a large group of plants known as Cole Crops. The term “Cole” crops originated from the word caulis, meaning stem or stalk of a plant. Cole…
Eggplant Farming In Kenya: How To Cultivate
Eggplant Farming In Kenya: Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a species of nightshade and native to the Indian continent. It is commonly known in British English as aubergine and also known…
Beans Farming In Kenya: Comprehensive Guide
Beans Farming In Kenya: Beans are the most widely grown pulses in Kenya. These beans are mainly grown in counties of Eastern, Central, Rift Valley and Western regions. Beans Farming…
Women making a fortune through Aloe vera farming in Kenya
Indigenous women groups in Laikipia North sub-county are making a fortune through Aloe vera farming. Land ownership has been a challenge and especially for the pastoral community even as the…