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As a farmer who was bored boredom by being oppressed by village brokers I decided to ferry my watermelon to marikiti market. Also known as wakulima market. Being the first time , I had this to learn; Marikiti Market: A Double-Edged Sword for Farmers Marikiti Market is one of the busiest and...

When I used to grow cabbages, I always chose the dry season and school term periods for planting. Why? The demand would be high, and the prices even better. Timing was key, but so was the choice of seeds. I always opted for hybrid cabbage seeds. They gave me uniform heads, higher yields, and...

Bean farming is a rewarding venture, especially if you have enough rainfall and sufficient land. With proper planning, it can yield excellent returns. There are several varieties of beans to choose from, including Yellow Beans, Mama Safi, Wairimu, and many others. These beans are planted at a...

Part 1-10 is information from seed sowing to this bulbonions stage where we applied calcium and potassium fertilizer. Now it's time to identify how you know when the bulbs are ready. You can tell bulb onions are ready for harvest by observing the following signs: 1. Yellowing and Falling...

Before bringing in the day old chicks , be it improved kienyeji or broilers , You should bring in an external warmth provider. You may decide to use what favour's you 1. Electric Heat Lamps Infrared Bulbs: Use a 250-watt infrared bulb to provide consistent heat. Position it securely above the...

In poutry farming you may decide to start with one day old chick , two weeks or even 1 month depending on the purpose either meat or egg. Here the the aim was both so we had to make a brooder, A brooder is a heated enclosure or space designed to provide a warm, safe, and controlled...

During this dry season, most vegetables will be scarce due to the lack of water. This is the perfect time to grow spinach! Spinach grows fast, needs little space, and with some irrigation, you can supply the market when demand is high. Unlike the rainy season, when "kienyeji" vegetables grow on...

Sure ,lpg saves 40-50% production cost . It's more easier and effective to convert petrol pump than diesel pump. Again for diesel pump , diesel is used to cool the system so you can not convert it fully.

During transplanting, I always dip the roots of my seedlings into a solution of carbendazium based fungicide with water. Why Carbendazim ? it combats: 1). Root rots (Fusarium, Pythium) 2). Damping-off in seedlings 3). Crown rot diseases Carbendazium is an active ingredient of fungicides...

In a farm we always aim at producing more with less inputs. So we converted this pump and we are happy . Reasons? 1. Lower Fuel Costs: LPG is generally cheaper than petrol, reducing overall running costs. 2. Cleaner Emissions: LPG burns cleaner, producing fewer pollutants, which is better for...

Factors that affects bulb quality include; 1.Genetics (Variety Selection) Variety: Some bulb onion varieties are naturally bred to be globe-shaped, Choosing high-quality seeds is the first step to achieving these traits. Seed Quality: Certified seeds from reliable suppliers ensure strong...

Yes, I always insist on that . Diversifying in agriculture not only help the farmer in creating happiness but also some income. Like now it's December and am selling hens and duck for meat .😊

😃 its funny that 1st days of transplanting there must be an issue . my main pipe was leaking and we could not stop planting because of that.

A bulb onion seedling should be planted half am inch to an inch max.

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Two months later after transplanting, bulbs are now visible and it's time to sort them to ensure quality bulbs . Adding calcium and potassium fertilizer during the bulbing stage of bulb onions is crucial for the following reasons: Calcium 1. Strengthens Cell Walls: Calcium helps in the...

Many people tend to think that when using drips you just require little amount of water which is not really true. 40,000l of water was not enough even to cover for 4 acres a day . So make sure you have a permanent water source and producing enough water especially during bulbing stage why...

As a bulb onion farmer ,you should be knowing some secrets for good harvest and lower production cost . Behind me there's maize ,we planted and always plant maize along the farm which help us in several ways ; 1. Prevents Seedling Damage: Maize reduces wind speed, protecting delicate onion...