Archives for Tomato Farming
Samburu Farmer Abandons Livestock for Thriving Tomato Farm Amidst Banditry
Ernest Langes, a farmer in the bandit-plagued Suguta Valley of Samburu County, Kenya, has ditched his traditional livestock rearing livelihood for a flourishing tomato farm. This dramatic shift stems from…
How do You Tell that a Tomato is Ripe?
In the beautiful farms of Kenya, where tomatoes grow in abundance, figuring out when they're just right to pick is like unlocking a tasty secret. Tomatoes are super important here,…
Cherry Tomato Farming in Kenya; A Complete Guide
Cherry tomatoe, with their vibrant colors and sweet flavor, have become a favorite crop among farmers in Kenya. For Kenyan farmers seeking a high-value, profitable crop, cherry tomatoes offer a…
Fertilizer Program On Tomato Production Per Acre
A good friend of mine called me yesterday and requested me to give him some insight on fertilizer program for Tomatoes as I had done on maize. Because he is…
Tomato Farming Business Plan For A Beginner
Tomato farming has emerged as a thriving sector within Kenya's agricultural landscape, thanks to favorable climatic conditions, increasing domestic and export demand, and the crop's economic viability. With its potential…
Comprehensive Guide On Tomato Farming In Kenya
Tomatoes are an essential vegetable crop in Kenya, ranking as the second most consumed vegetable after potatoes. The tomato is not only popular for its delicious taste and high nutritional…
Tomato Grafting In Kenya, Technique Set To Increase Yields & Reduce Diseases
Tomato grafting in Kenya: Bacterial wilt disease caused byย Ralstonia solanacearumย impacts solanaceous crops worldwide, and is considered one of the leading causes of tomato crop losses in Kenya. To counter the…
Tomato Farming In Kenya, 13 Ultimate Tips
Tomato farming is when the seeds are cultivated for the purpose ofย tomato fruits production. Tomato is a warm season crop that does well under an average monthly temperature of 21…
Weeding tomatoes for higher yields, things you should note
Weeding involves removing all unwanted plants from the farm. It is carried out to prevent competition of nutrients between the weeds and the main crop in our case, the young…
How to tell if you made profit from open field cultivation of tomatoes.
Itโs a good practice to evaluate the production cost at the end of the season to determine if one made a profit or loss. This should be done by checking…