The english name for Sukuma Wiki is Collard Greens. It is a form of a cabbage where green leaves do not form a head. Closer to the wild cabbage, than he domesticated cabbage, Collard Greens is common in Kenya by 90% of small scale farmers. Sukuma Wiki is rich in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin […]
Celery is a biennial plant that is farmed as an annual plant. Grown for its stalks, leaves, and seeds, the demand for celery in Kenya is increasing as more people become health conscious. It is rich in Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium. As a versatile plant, celery can be […]
Beetroot is a root vegetable that is used in salads, cooked meals, and juices. It is also known as chard, Harvard beet, European sugar beet, red garden beet, blood turnip, mangelwurzel, mangel, and spinach beet. Rich in fibre, folate (Vitamin B9), manganese, iron, potassium, and Vitamin C, beetroot is associated with lowering blood pressure and […]
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 […]
Spring onions (Allium fistulosum), also known as bunching onions, green onions, or scallions are onions that do not develop bulbs. The leaves of the green onions are consumed in salads and different dishes. As a farmer, planting spring onions can be a good addition since they mature fast and can be intercropped with slow-growing vegetables. […]
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 […]
The Cabbage alongside Sukuma wiki is the most consumed leafy vegetable in Kenya. From the Brassica family together with Kale, cauliflower, and canola, the cabbage comes in red and green colours. Cabbages in Kenya are farmed for sale in the local market. They are a regular ingredient in meals served in homes and institutions all […]
The African nightshade / black nightshade, commonly referred to Kenya as Managu, is grown as an edible vegetable in Kenya. It is cherished for its nutritious benefits and has been used in traditional African medicine over the ages. As people grow more health-conscious, they are adding Managu and other traditional African vegetables to their diet. […]
The tomato, once considered to be highly poisonous, is a widely used vegetable in cooking around the world. With consistent market demand, both for fresh tomatoes and processed tomato products, farming tomatoes can be a profitable venture. To achieve success, you will need to be well equipped to deal with the management, production, and marketing […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Moringa Oleifera (M. Oleifera), a superfood touted to have 92 nutrients and 46 antioxidants has been nicknamed the “tree of life”. This is because all parts can be used as food and also processed to produce many Moringa value-added products. Moringa said to treat 300 diseases is highly packed with nutrients. compared to other foods:- Moringa […]
Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that is gaining popularity in Kenya due to its nutritious and medicinal benefits. Being a perennial plant means you can harvest for many years without replanting. Depending on growth and climatic factors, you can harvest asparagus from the same plant for 15-20 years and in some cases up to 30 […]
