by admin | Sep 5, 2026 | Crops
Climbing beans: i). are bred for local climate resilience ii). maximise food security in land-constrained environments iii). have higher yields iv). have greater seasonal income potential v). grow vertically vi). thrive in small backyards, containers, balconies and...
by admin | Sep 5, 2026 | Crops
Growing dwarf or true baby-leaf spinach commercially in Kenya is generally considered a bad idea because the local consumer market overwhelmingly demands high-volume, large-leafed varieties like Fordhook Giant or Swiss Chard. 1). Local open-air markets and the...
by admin | Aug 31, 2026 | Crops
Red and green lettuce differ mainly in colour, antioxidant content and slight variations in texture and shelf life. RELATED: High on Returns, Low on Input 1). i). Red lettuce features leaves tinted with deep burgundy, purple or reddish-brown, especially at the ruffled...
by admin | Aug 30, 2026 | Crops
Would you like to know that pepino melon fruit is great in weight management, hydration, immunity boosting, blood clotting and in aiding digestion and skin health? RELATED: Boost Your Fruit Production With This Book 1). Pepino melon fruit is known as pepino dulce or...
by admin | Aug 30, 2026 | Crops
Beet root or garden beet is a nutritious root vegetable that you can easily grow in your kitchen garden. RELATED: High on Returns, Low on Input 1). This root vegetable is edible in its entirety 2). The vegetable is rich in calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C 3)....
by admin | Aug 28, 2026 | Crops
With visionary leadership Africa can use its vast reserves of arable land, modern technology and largely youthful, tech-savvy and energetic population in producing food for every mouth not just on the mother continent but the whole world. RELATED: Mechanised...
