The Mango, Mangifera Indica, is a long-term fruit plant that has been known to last for 100 years. The fruit can be grown in a mono-crop orchard or intercropped as part of a food forest or pasture With a long-term view in mind, the mango tree farmer can farm mangoes for the fresh fruit market […]
Bulb onions, also known as Kitunguu Maji in Kenya, is one of the most used vegetables in the world. It is used in cooked meals or raw salads as a flavour additive, and also used in making pickles and chutneys. Onion farming in Kenya can be profitable. Profitability is dependent on proper market identification, proper […]
Capsicum, also known as sweet pepper, bell pepper or pilipili hoho are consumed in nearly every household in Kenya. They are used to spice up cooked food and raw salads. With proper planning and quality control, growing capsicums can be profitable, with the target market being the local Kenya market and also the export market. […]
With a maturity period of up to 60 days, and a ready local and export market, Okra Farming is an option the vegetable farmer can look into. Long and curved, Okra is also known as ladyfingers in many English-speaking countries. In India, it is called bhindi and is touted as the magical enabler when it […]
Courgette, also known as Zucchini categorized in the summer squash family, is a close relative of the cucumber, with origins traced back to North America. In some areas, you might find courgettes spelled or pronounced as “gojet”. Harvested before it fully matures, courgettes are used in spiced or salted dishes since they do not have […]
The tamarillo, commonly known as tree tomato is a subtropical fruit that is grown in many parts of the world. Native to South America, the tree tomato is a distant relative of the Tomato, the Mexican Husk Tomato, the Tomatillo, the Cape Gooseberry, the Pepino Dulce, the Naranjilla, and the Cocona. With a production lifetime […]
Garlic, a relative of onions, chives and shallots, is a popular seasoning used all over the world. Farming garlic in Kenya presents a major opportunity for Kenyan farmers, since Kenya imports about 80% of the garlic from China. Kenyans can also exploit value added garlic products such as spices and supplements that use garlic extracts. […]
Ducks farming, which is part of poultry farming is popular in Asia and is a growing venture in Kenya and Africa as a whole. Ducks, farmed for their eggs and meat that is dark, tender with a mild flavor. With enough market research, demand-driven duck farming can be profitable to poultry farmer who wants to […]
Because of the short harvest cycles and little maintenance activities, sorghum is the 5th most cultivated grain crop in the world. Grain sorghum farming in Kenya can be a substitute for the staple maize crop, which takes longer to grow and is highly affected when there is drought. The Market for Sorghum in Kenya The sorghum […]
Egg powder is a dried egg product with a similar texture to milk powder. Dried eggs are the complete eggs, the egg white or the yolk, dried to a powder. It still retains its nutritious elements such as proteins, minerals, and calcium, and has added advantage of improving food consistency, chewiness, and thickening. History […]
Wheat farming in Kenya has been done for decades. Production levels have been able to meet local demand, resulting in importing to meet the deficit. Wheat being the second most consumed food in Kenya can be a profitable crop to grow, if well managed. Success in wheat farming in Kenya depends on:- Disease and pest […]
Pumpkin, considered a vegetable, is actually a fruit, with the nutrition of a vegetable. Farming pumpkins is common in many countries, with China being the number one producer, followed by India. The leaves of the pumpkin are cooked as a vegetable in many cultures, with the seeds being considered as a super food, due to […]
