kenthefarmer
Lister
Starting small in farming doesn’t mean staying small. There are crops you can grow with minimal inputs and expand into large scale production, creating opportunities for bigger profits.
Crops to Consider:
1. Swiss Chard (Spinach):
Matures in 35-45 days.
Requires consistent watering and nitrogen-rich fertilizers.
Market advantage: Spinach remains in demand even during the rainy season, unlike normal kales, which often flood the market.
2. Curly Kales (Sukuma matumbo):
Ready in 40-45 days.
Thrives with composted manure or foliar fertilizer.
3. Coriander (Dhania):
Matures in 21-30 days.
Prefers well-drained soil and regular watering.
4. Black Nightshade (Managu):
Grows quickly and is highly nutritious.
Best grown with manure and minimal synthetic inputs.
Affordable Seeds
Starting is easy—seeds for these crops cost as little as Ksh 150 for a 10g packet, making them accessible to everyone.
Scale It Up
You can grow these crops on a large scale, harvesting enough to fill a single-cub pickup or even a Probox for market day. For example, a single-cub pickup can carry 2,200 pieces of "siohe" (bundles of vegetables). With proper planning, you can deliver in bulk and maximize your profits during market days.
Effort Pays Off
This isn’t for the faint-hearted you need dedication and consistency. I still make trips to Kagio and Gurubani markets in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, where I:
Visit a day before market day to talk to buyers and take orders.
Deliver produce during market day.
Sometimes go on market day itself, interact with buyers, and secure orders for the next harvest.
Build Your Capital
The profits from these crops can help you transition to high-end ventures like bulb onions, capsicums, or greenhouse farming. Success requires consistency, hard work, and a deep understanding of your market.
With small inputs and big dedication, these crops can transform your farming journey!
~village investor .
Have a productive 2025
Crops to Consider:
1. Swiss Chard (Spinach):
Matures in 35-45 days.
Requires consistent watering and nitrogen-rich fertilizers.
Market advantage: Spinach remains in demand even during the rainy season, unlike normal kales, which often flood the market.
2. Curly Kales (Sukuma matumbo):
Ready in 40-45 days.
Thrives with composted manure or foliar fertilizer.
3. Coriander (Dhania):
Matures in 21-30 days.
Prefers well-drained soil and regular watering.
4. Black Nightshade (Managu):
Grows quickly and is highly nutritious.
Best grown with manure and minimal synthetic inputs.
Affordable Seeds
Starting is easy—seeds for these crops cost as little as Ksh 150 for a 10g packet, making them accessible to everyone.
Scale It Up
You can grow these crops on a large scale, harvesting enough to fill a single-cub pickup or even a Probox for market day. For example, a single-cub pickup can carry 2,200 pieces of "siohe" (bundles of vegetables). With proper planning, you can deliver in bulk and maximize your profits during market days.
Effort Pays Off
This isn’t for the faint-hearted you need dedication and consistency. I still make trips to Kagio and Gurubani markets in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, where I:
Visit a day before market day to talk to buyers and take orders.
Deliver produce during market day.
Sometimes go on market day itself, interact with buyers, and secure orders for the next harvest.
Build Your Capital
The profits from these crops can help you transition to high-end ventures like bulb onions, capsicums, or greenhouse farming. Success requires consistency, hard work, and a deep understanding of your market.
With small inputs and big dedication, these crops can transform your farming journey!
~village investor .
Have a productive 2025