Category: Vegetable farming

Walk through any Kenyan market and you’ll see why tomatoes are called red gold. From street vendors in Kisumu to supermarkets in Nairobi, they are a daily necessity; used in nearly every meal. Whether you grow them in open fields, greenhouses, or sacks behind your house, tomatoes remain one of the most profitable crops when …

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There are crops that come and go with the season, and then there’s cabbage; a constant presence in markets, hotels, schools, and homes across Kenya. Whether it’s piled high in Githurai, chopped into stews in Kisii, or served fresh in salads at Nairobi restaurants, cabbage remains one of the most dependable vegetables a farmer can …

Cabbage Farming: The Reliable Green That Never Runs Out of MarketRead More

Walk into any Kenyan market today and you’ll spot stacks of golden, pear-shaped squashes neatly arranged beside pumpkins and sweet potatoes. That’s butternut; a crop that has quietly grown from a backyard vegetable to one of the most profitable horticultural ventures in the country. Sweet, creamy, and rich in vitamins, butternut squash has found its …

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If you’ve ever enjoyed a cold slice of cucumber on a sunny afternoon, you’ll understand why this refreshing vegetable is always in demand. Cucumber farming has become one of the most profitable ventures for small and medium-scale farmers in Kenya, especially those with access to irrigation. With just a short growing period and steady market …

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On a sunny morning in Kirinyaga, 27-year-old Mercy Wanjiru walks through her half-acre plot, lifting broad green leaves to reveal rows of tender green courgettes ready for picking. “They don’t stress me like tomatoes,” she says with a smile. “Two months, and I already have cash in my pocket.” Mercy isn’t alone. Across Kenya, more …

Courgette (Zucchini) Farming ManualRead More

On a chilly morning in Limuru, a farmer bends to cut a firm, snow-white cauliflower head. Just a week later, that same head lands in a Nairobi supermarket wrapped in cling film, fetching nearly double the price of cabbage. For chefs in hotels and health-conscious city dwellers, cauliflower is no longer just a “fancy vegetable”; …

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Ask most Kenyan farmers what they grow and you’ll hear maize, sukuma wiki, maybe carrots. But rarely does anyone say turnips. Strange, considering this root crop can be on your plate in just six to eight weeks. Even better, you don’t just harvest the root—the leaves, known as turnip greens, are also edible and in …

Turnip farming: Fields of FortuneRead More

Imagine this: you plant tiny seeds today, and before the next month ends, you’re already harvesting crisp, peppery roots that customers in Nairobi restaurants are fighting to put on their menus. That’s the story of radish (Raphanus sativus); a small root that most Kenyan farmers overlook, yet one that could quietly turn into a goldmine …

Radish Farming: A Complete Cultivation GuideRead More

A Fresh Take on Spinach When Joseph, a small-scale farmer from Kiambu, tried spinach on just a quarter acre, he wasn’t sure what to expect. He had grown sukuma wiki for years but wanted a crop with quicker cash flow and a more loyal market. To his surprise, within six weeks, buyers from nearby eateries …

Spinach Farming: A Profitable, Year-Round Vegetable VentureRead More