Category CROPS

Unlocking Success in African Food and Crop Farming: From Soil Health and Seed Selection to Crop Care, Harvesting, and Value Addition. Whether it’s Horticulture, Cash Crops, Fruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Legumes, or Herbs, for Both Commercial and Food Production, We’ve Got You Covered

Which are the Best Soil Testing kits in Kenya

soil testing meter in use

Good soil quality is basic for high crop yields, performance and profitability. To determine soil health, you need a soil test. This will help you to determine its type, PH (acidity or alkalinity value), organic matter content, drainage, texture, mineral…

How to Choose the Best Planting Seeds variety in Kenya

this guide, we’ll walk you through a 5-step process to select the highest-quality seeds in Kenya. Plus, we reveal 9 crucial factors that will help you maximize your yields and profits. Keep reading to make the smartest seed investment for your farm!

Which Are the Best Avocado Varieties in Kenya?

avocado farming in kenya- varieties

Kenya has over 40 avocado varieties. The best commercial types that are grown for sale of their fruits are the Hass (export market) and Fuerte (processing). Other popular avocado varieties in Kenya are the Keitt, Reed, Booth 8, Simmonds, Pinkerton, Nabal, Puebla, Tonnage, Ettinger, Hayes, G6 and G7 among others. This post will compare the key features of the most common varieties for you.