🌱 Agronomist Corner
Expert crop guides for Kenyan farmers
Content sourced from KALRO and credible agricultural institutions
Commercial Avocado Farming in Kenya
A complete guide to growing avocados commercially in Kenya, covering Hass and Fuerte varieties, orchard establishment, post-harvest handling and export markets.
Beans Farming in Kenya: Varieties and Best Practices
A practical guide to growing common beans in Kenya — covering KALRO-released varieties, planting calendars, pest management and market linkages.
Greenhouse Capsicum Farming in Kenya
Step-by-step guide to growing capsicum (sweet pepper) in Kenya, with focus on greenhouse production for maximum yields and profitability.
Test Content for Carrots
Carrots Test
Kenya Crop Planting Calendar by Region
A regional planting calendar for major Kenyan crops aligned with the long rains (March-May) and short rains (October-December) seasons, based on KALRO data.
Green Gram (Ndengu) Farming in Kenya
A guide to growing green grams (ndengu) in Kenya's arid and semi-arid regions - covering drought-tolerant varieties, minimal input farming and market opportunities.
Irish Potato Farming in Kenya
A comprehensive guide to growing Irish potatoes in Kenya - covering certified seed selection, late blight management and post-harvest handling for highland farmers.
Kale (Sukuma Wiki) Farming in Kenya
A practical guide to growing kale (sukuma wiki) in Kenya — the most widely consumed vegetable in the country. Covers planting, pest management and marketing.
Maize Farming in Kenya: Varieties and Best Practices
A guide to maize farming in Kenya covering high-yielding varieties, fertilizer use, and pest management for smallholder farmers.
Tomato Farming in Kenya: Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to growing tomatoes in Kenya, covering variety selection, planting, pest management, and post-harvest handling based on KALRO recommendations.