Archives for Crops - Page 32
Complete guide on canola farming in Kenya
Canola is a specific type of rapeseed plant associated with high quality oil and meal. The oil is low in saturated fat than any other vegetable oil, and is the…
How to grow the best spinach varieties in the market
Which is the best variety of spinach to grow? Also, supply all steps and measures to take when farming the crop to curb pests and diseases for better harvest? ~~…
Do you Want to Succeed on Ginger Farming in Kenya? Read the Success Story of Grace Bwogi
The underground rhizome crop, yellow, white or red in colour, is normally covered by a brownish skin that may either be thick or thin depending on the variety. Its taste,…
Summary on Beans Farming Management in Kenya
Good bean production starts with the right seeds, which must be certified for best harvest. Below find a summary on managing the crop. Fertiliser requirements and application in beans farming…
ADVISE; How to get it right on potato fertiliser application
Q: I am a potato farmer in Kinangop and I have heard that Yara has good fertilisers for the crop. Please advise on how to grow and get good harvest…
How to plant the best Cowpeas (KUNDE) for maximum return
Cowpeas are leguminous crops that can be used to provide vegetable and grain for food. The crop can withstand drought, short growing period and its multi-purpose use makes it an…
Is Managu Farming Profitable? Find out here
Managu is a kikuyu word for the African nightshade plant. The Swahili call it Mnavu, Luhya’s call it Namasaka, Luos refer to it as Osuga, Kambas simply call it kitulu…
Step by Step on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation
Oyster mushroom can be cultivated under local conditions using simple production techniques. It does well in a wide range of substrate, has a unique taste and high nutritive value. Growing…
How Lucy Mwaniki has embraced mechanisation in her potato farming venture, boosting her yields.
The tractor on the farm in Ol-Kalau, Nyandarua County, leaves a cloud of dust as it digs its ‘claws’ deeper into the soil to extract potatoes. Lucy Mwaniki, the owner…
Tips on farming red cabbage – production, Propagation and establishment
I have six acres in Kinangop, where I want to grow vegetables. Kindly advise me whether red cabbage, red bulb onions and courgette can do well there. If so, advise…