From hawking spices to garlic onions farming, Githaiga mints millions in Kiawara
Moses Githaiga on his farm in Kieni, Nyeri County Moses Githaiga is a garlic farmer in Kiawara, a hamlet in Kieni Sub County, about 35 kilometres from Nyeri town. After a successful experiment in…
Watch out for these diseases and pests that could threaten your garlic crop
Garlic farms are subject to many possible problems, and growing garlic could be a limited opportunity for each farm. If land has experienced disease or pest problems, farmers might not be able to plant garlic until…
Basic skills to successful garlic farming in Kenya
Growing garlic 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 in growing garlic due to its reported…
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, and Kimani who farms in…
Garlic farming in Kenya (Kitunguu saumu) and all you need to know
Garlic farming in Kenya requires well tilled, well drained soil. It is usually reserved for traditional vegetable gardens. Garlic can be grown in containers. However, many containers would be needed if more than a few…
