Cowpea farming is popular in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid areas due to its high nutrition value, short harvest period, and hardiness. The cowpea is also known as the black-eyed pea. In Kenya, it is popularly known as Kunde. Farmed for its leaves and grains, Kunde leaves are more popular as a vegetable than as a […]
Locally known as Mishiri, French beans have traditionally been grown in Kenya for Export. As time has gone by local consumption of french beans has been increasing. French beans can be grown both on a large scale and small scale. However, it is recommended to grow french beans on a small scale, with staggered planting […]
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 […]
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 […]
