Kunde (Cowpea) Vegetable Farming in Kenya

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 […]

Guide to French Beans Farming in Kenya

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 […]