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Tree Tomato Farming In Kenya, 7 Main Challenges
Tree Tomato Farming In Kenya: Tree tomato (Solanum betaceum) are a fruit of Andean origin mainly cultivated in Columbia and Ecuador. The fruit is used as fresh fruit, juice and…
Get it right from seedlings for quality tree tomato fruits
Tamarillo, best known by the name tree tomatoes in Kenya is a fast-growing tree that grows up to 5 meters. Peak production is reached after 3-4 years of growing, and…
Why Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) Leaves Start Turning Yellow And Solutions
If your tamarillo tree leaves are turning yellow and you want to know why, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we look at the possible causes for…
An Overview on Tamarillo (Tree Tomato) cultivation in Kenya
Tamarillo best known by the name tree tomatoes in Kenya is a fast-growing tree that grows up to 2-5 meters. Peak production is reached after 3-6 years depending on the…
Embu farmer finds riches in growing tree tomato grafted with an indigenous tree known as Muthakwa
Suleiman Njeru started with tomato farming in 2010 but the crop did not yield much and he incurred huge losses due to the harsh humid climate. A friend advised him…
READ ON how David Ndirangu is making it big from tree tomato (tamarillo) farming in Kinangop
In a small quiet village in Njabi-ini, South Kinangop, David Ndirangu Gathura is busy harvesting tree tomato fruits. Ndirangu is making a good living selling tree tomatoes and exploiting a…