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    Mushroom farming: Step by step guide
    Mushroom farming is one of the most profitable yet capital friendly type of farming. . Mushrooms are a great source of protein, anti-oxidant and essential vitamins and are highly nutritious Mushrooms can grow in every part of the country. You will need a permanent structure to create a good environment for the mushrooms. They need […]
    Duration: 00:14:24
    Onion Farming from Start to Finish and why horticulture – Part 1
    Onion farming in Kenya is slowly gaining popularity as a result of its high return. Bulb onions are more wildly cultivated vegetable. They are a close relative of garlic, chive onion, Chinese onion and shallot onion. One should consider the variety which is more affordable . The red coat is most marketable and does well. […]
    Duration: 00:13:13
    How to improve Onion production in Kenya – Part 2
    Onions have a short life span. Hence, the seedlings need to be kept up to 6 weeks before transplanting. The transporting of seeding is done when the seeding has a base as thin as pencil and its 15cm tall. For medium size, put 10cm apart and for bigger make bigger spacing. Plant with DAP or […]
    Duration: 00:12:42
    Carrot farming in Kenya
    Carrots are found in many colours; yellow, red, orange and purple. The orange carrots get their deep colour from beta carotene and antioxidants which the body converts into vitamin A. Carrots are also a good source of beta carotene, fibre, vitamin K 1, potassium and antioxidants. Common varieties of carrots include chutney, nantes and oxheart. […]
    Duration: 00:08:44
    Growing oyster mushrooms in 12 simple steps.
    Growing mushrooms is simple and acts as an alternative source of income. Commonly grown mushrooms are oyster and button. Oyster is preferred since they are delicious, easy to grow, faster growth and grow on wider range of substrates. Additionally, mushroom farming is a profitable business as it requires low capital, less space, source of income […]
    Duration: 00:08:17
    Sustainable vegetable growing for beginners
    Vegetable farming is a business with potential to generate income and profits all year round. The demand for vegetables is high with most families consuming vegetables on a daily basis. This is because they are known to be rich in nutrients like vitamins and minerals. The common vegetables include pumpkins, tomato, pepper, okra, carrots, cabbages […]
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    How to make tomato paste and preserve for 12 months
    Tomatoes are seasonal fruits that are always cheap and greatly spoiled during peak season. They are highly perishable thus need proper preservation to avoid losses. Additionally tomatoes contain vitamin A & C, minerals such as phosphorus and potassium, oxidants like folate, beta-carotene and lycopene that help in boosting the immune system. When making the tomato […]
    Duration: 00:20:13
    How to grow onions
    Proper nursery establishment and management is essential to ensure a high germination of seeds into seedlings. After sowing, it takes 5 to 10 days for seeds in a nursery to germinate. When 50% of the seeds have sprouted, remove the mulch from the nursery and water. Removing of the mulch at this stage prevents growing […]
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    How to prune and hand pollinate eggplants
    As part of agronomic and management practices pruning and hand pollinating of eggplants by farmers increases on the quality and quantity which improve on their economic statuses. Pruning is done to improve crop productivity and it is mainly done by removing the centred growing shoots to encourage light and air circulation. This reduces on the […]
    Duration: 00:13:30
    Good microbes for plants and soil
    Farmers often spend a a lot of money on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Although this may give a bigger harvest in the short term, applying these chemicals for long may harm the soil, environment and people since it kills living organisms in the soil. Healthy soil is important for plants to be healthy and microbes […]
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