Updated on July 5, 2024: Added detailed sections on pest and disease management, including common pests, common diseases, and effective pesticides and fungicides for tomato farming in Kenya. Before I take you into nitty-gritty details about tomato farming in Kenya I will first expose you to vitamin C, Vitamin A, and lycopene nutrients which are highly concentrated in all tomato varieties. … Read more
Do you know that irrigated watermelons are easy to grow? Watermelons are one of the most consumed fruits both in cocktails and fruit salads in Kenya. This, therefore, creates the necessity for large scale farming to carter to its demand. However, this fruit requires certain conditions for its growth, and among one of the top … Read more
Garlic farming in Kenya is one of the most lucrative businesses in Kenya. In addition to being the sought after agribusiness, garlic is considered as one of the most beneficial vegetables for daily use in human consumption, health, and medicinal purposes. It is also the best flavor/ingredient to use in small and major recipes. There … Read more
To start a farming business in Kenya does not necessarily need a large piece of land, you can always start small. Formal employment these days is challenging to come by. This article is a way for you to think outside the box and start earning a living by farming. Ideas listed here are for you … Read more
When it comes to mushroom farming in Kenya one of the discussions that you will find around this topic is the argument whether mushrooms are vegetables or fruits. Well, if your reading this consider being lucky because that argument is going to be aired out. Well, scientifically speaking mushrooms are neither considered to be a … Read more
Before I start the journey on onion farming in Kenya I would first introduce you to flavonoids. They are antioxidant compounds that are anticancer and are found in onions. This is perhaps a good reason why you should have more onions in your meals to reduce the risk of cancer infection. Ok, now let’s go … Read more
Crop farming in Kenya is the biggest source of livelihood for a majority of Kenyans either directly or indirectly. And Kenya has more than 7 million small scale farmers who depend on cash crop farming for their livelihood. In 2015, The World Bank, through its reliable sources estimated that farming land in Kenya was 48.55% … Read more
