Archives for Fruits - Page 15
Cape Gooseberry Farming, The Underutilized Perfect Crop For Diversification In Kenya
In 2010, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (now Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)) classified cape gooseberry as an underutilized fruit in Kenya. It was ranked by stakeholders as the…
Understand your soil before investing in fruit farming in Kenya
Plants such as macadamia, hass avocado, tree tomato, and apples flourish in deep and well-drained soils. Adequate drainage helps prevent the development of fungal diseases and root rot. Before planting,…
Grapes Farming In Uganda
There is growing demand of grapes in Uganda especially in hotels that are serving the fruit as dessert. However, ย not many farmers are engaged in growing grapes to meet the…
Kenyan Hass Avocado Demand On The Rise As Continuous Supply Becomes A Challenge
The Kenyan hass avocado market has been thriving over the past few years as the fruitโs popularity soared worldwide, and the Kenyan avocado has a special niche in the global…
Black Sigatoka Disease in Banana, A Serious Costly To Treat Fungal Disease Many Farmers Ignore
Black Sigatoka Disease is considered far and away the most destructive disease to bananas and plantains. The disease affects the leaves, severely impacting the plant's ability to produce fruit of…
Why leaves are curling on your fruit trees and easy solutions
Did you know that leaf folding and curling are the plantโs defense mechanisms against environmental stress? But why do leaves curl and fold in the first place? Plant leaves curl…
Why your avocado tree is not producing despite being fully mature
I have a number of indigenous avocado trees on my farm. All of them produce plenty of fruits that I sell. However, one tree has never produced fruits since it…
Kenya Hass Avocado Export To China Hits 7 Billion In Just Three Months
Kenyaโs exports of hass avocado to China hit Sh7 billion in three months to October exceeding the earnings that were realised in the first seven months of the year, highlighting…
Dragon Fruit Farming In Kenya, ABCD On How To Plant In Kenya
Want to do Dragon fruit farming in Kenya? If yes, then we can assist you in this. Firstly we have to know, what is dragon fruit? So, here is the…
The basic principles of planting and managing fruit trees from seedlings
A fruit farm in is a valuable investment, but without proper care, it can be disappointing and unproductive. Our long experience has proven that success can be assured if good…