10May
25Jan
Best way to grow Carrots
Irrigation
Carrots have different requirements from those of other vegetables. The first has to do with irrigation. The carrot plant has a very deep root system; it grows down much further than the tip of the tap root (the part we consume). The total length of...
08Sep
Beginner Farmer: How To Grow Cabbages in Kenya
Cabbage farming is a common agricultural activity in Kenya, with the crop being grown in both small-scale and large-scale farms across the country. The favorable climatic conditions, availability of suitable land, and high demand for the crop locally and internationally make cabbage farming a profitable...
08May
How to grow Managu
The African Nightshade, also called Managu or Sucha, is widely distributed throughout the tropics and can be found throughout East Africa. The plant is an erect, many-branched herb growing 0.5 to 1.0 m high. Managu bears thin, oval, slightly purplish leaves up to 15 cm...
30Mar
How to grow Garlic
Garlic is a high value horticultural crop in the onion family. Farmers in Kenya can be able to grow it and considerably increase their income because garlic has a good local market. It is mainly used as food flavouring and for medicinal purposes. Garlic has anti-feedant...
22Mar