Archives for Crops - Page 25
How to achieve high sweet pepper (pilipili hoho) yields
Farmers stand a huge chance of earning from the wide global deficit of sweet pepper also called pilipili hoho, which is also referred to as bale pepper, using the following…
Student inspired by mother to venture into Irish Potato farming
A recent trip to Western Uganda, about 350 km from Kampala with a group of agricultural scientists to interact with farmers who came to participate in harvesting GM Irish Potato…
Keeping coffee diseases , pests at bay
Historically coffee growers in Kenya were considered ‘wealthy’ and the crop fondly referred to as the ‘black gold’. In the recent past, however, those farmers have had mixed fortunes. Sometimes…
A simple guide on commercial potato farming business in Kenya
Potato farming business has lucrative returns. Many people are making money all over the world by farming potatoes. However, to build a successful, sustainable potato farming business, you require sufficient…
Kamande (Lentil), The Drought Tolerant Crop That Is Easy To Farm
Lens culinaris, the lentils plant, has many different names. The term “lentil” is a direct reference to the word “lens”, which not only references its botanical name but its shape.…
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…
Post-harvest management practices one should carry on capsicum fruits
It is two weeks since farmer Grace started harvesting her capsicum crop. She is doing it twice a week. She already had a ready market for her fruits, selling to…
A simple guide to spinach farming in Kenya
Spinach is a green, tender, and leafy vegetable that is native to central and western Asia. It is normally eaten cooked or raw and has a very high nutritional value.…
Asparagus farming guide in Kenya
Asparagus farming in Kenya is now becoming a lucrative business for small-scale farmers. The crop is mainly grown for export as many Kenya households aren’t quite familiar with its use.…
Step By Step On Cabbage Nursery Establishment
Nursery is a place where seedlings are grown before transplanting them in the main plots. Generally seed are to grow vegetables and to raise seedlings. Therefore, quality of seed is…