Archives for Fruits - Page 27
A guide on blueberry cultivation, planting to harvesting
Blueberry plantings are relatively expensive compared to short term crops because of the higher initial investment, but they will remain productive for an extended duration and can provide an abundance…
’80-Acre hass avocado farm in Tsavo Park sparks outrage’
Photographs have emerged of a massive land clearing in Kenya in preparation for the establishment of a commercial avocado farm right inside the wildlife corridor connecting Amboseli National Park and…
A story from a young successful banana farmer in Kericho
Nelson Chirchir considers himself a non-conformer, which is why he does not grow tea in an area where the crop is dominant. On a third of his two-acre family farm…
Kenyan hass avocado export prices up by 33 per cent
Export prices of avocado have risen to Sh800 per four-kilogramme pack in November, propped up demand for the few supplies available in the market as the main crop season dragged…
Grow macadamia and avocados, farmers advised
Uasin Gishu governor Jackson Mandago has urged farmers to embrace crops such as macadamia, coffee, avocados, herbs and tissue culture bananas due to guaranteed markets and better returns. โSome counties…
To get high yields from passion fruits in Kenya, follow this steps
Passion fruit farming in Kenya (Passiflora edulis) is a very profitable crop, but what has stopped many farmers from growing it is the high prevalence of diseases that cause vines…
An Overview on Tamarillo (Tree Tomato) cultivation in Kenya
Tamarillo best known by the name tree tomatoes in Kenyaย is a fast-growing tree that grows up to 2-5 meters. Peak production is reached after 3-6 years depending on the…
Making more than Kshs 420,000 monthly from passion fruit farming in Bureti – Success story of Grace Cheptoo
Grace, 60, established the fruit farm on her acre land on the advice of a friend in March 2010, investing Sh64,000 into the venture She says that it was without…
Former high school teacher now making over Kshs. 1,000,000 from banana farming – Success story of Jean Njeri
Retired educationist and a former Teachers Service Commissioner has found more joy in farming. Jean Njeri is now a successful farmer and has become a motivation to scores of people…
How to grow tissue culture bananas in Kenya
One of the common fruits in Kenya is bananas. Banana fruits in Kenya are extensively cultivated as a staple food and also as an income generating activity by many local…