I would like to know where I can buy serengeti french beans seeds and the green demon chillis seeds. And the price of both if possible.

i have a half acre in nyeri and i would like to do commercial farming.the water here is treated kindly advise me on the horticulture i can do.

Hi, I have 1/4 acre piece of land near Eldoret town an i wish to start a greenhouse to grow tomatoes. Due to limited funds i wish to construct a wooden structure but use a good quality paper. How much will it cost to construct a 8m by 30m greenhouse(including irrigation system)? Can i get an agronomist to advise during the construction and running of the greenhouse? Thanks.

I want to start green house farm to grow tomatoes in Uganda, but need to know the requirements and costs.

Am planning to buy a truck by the end of june. At the moment am doing research on the different businness options that I have. Most likely I might end up signing a contract with KCC, DHL or TRANSAMI. I have had alot about FH. How much does it cost? (all inclussive) And do you have some sort of financial arangements

HI. AM CHRISTINE FROM MERU REGION. I WOULD LIKE TO START GROWING PASSION FRUIT IN MY 1/4 ACRE LAND. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TYPE OF PASSION I CAN GROW AND WHAT IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO GROW THE FRUIT? AND AT WHAT TIME IS APPROPRIATE?

Kindly direct me to a farm practising Hydroponics fodder production here in kenya. Best regards. musa

Can watermelon grow in Tetuwest which bounders the Aberdares in Nyeri county.

how do you recruit farmers for training,i want to join training

anyone intrested?http://horticropsconsultants.kbo.co.ke/farm+manager+job

I am a relatively new small scale farmer and have grown various crops. I have a vacant virgin 1/8th of an acre and I would like some ideas of what I can grow there to maximise on space/returns. The shamba is in Gitaru area. I have heard of ideas such as strawberries and the likes. Kindly advise. Regards, Alice

Where can i find your offices?

i am interested in starting a garlic farm and need some input from anyone with experience in this field. contact me on "Ngwenomike@gmail.com"

I'm interested to start Passion fruit farming in Bungoma county, could you assist me with guide line on how to go about it?

Am look for contact for Good neighbor, any body with there contact can help me.

I HAVE A 3 ACRE SHAMBA IN A PLACE CALLED MWEIGA IN NYERI WHERE I HAVE A 10*30 GREENHOUSE. I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A WATER TANK BECAUSE THERE ISNT MUCH WATER. kINDLY ASSIST ON HOW I CAN GET FINACIAL ASSISTANCE BECAUSE I WOULD LIKE TO PLANT TOMATOES.

HAVE A FARM IN CENTRAL EASTERN AND WISH TO START GROWING VEGETABLES AND TOMATOES BUT I LACK INITIAL CAPITAL PLEASE HELP?

I would like to know much can I get from one acre on Red Onions and how is its market in East African countries. When is the good time for growing Onions

how r Courgettes grown.wen planting wat is the ammount of manure required n fertilizers.how many days do u water the plant.n for higher production of yields wat is required.

i would like to venture int passion farming.where do i start?

im a farmer at susua and my tomatoes dried up in a fort night,what could be the problem and solution to it.very dissappointed.

I am interested in growing Capsicum in Timau. Can they grow there in high altitude? Do I need to set up a greenhouse?

Can you grow Nyeri apples in Karen Nairobi

I want market for sugar snap,snow peas and baby corns,do you mind giving me the prices and the cost of seeds for each of the above.

Am Interested in starting a green house in Bungoma, Western Kenya. Which type of crop is much suitable in the area? Please mention for the requirements I should meet before this venture will be on & kicking?

I am a Kenyan in the US. I hope you are doing well. I have been approached by an agricultural research company here in the US that is interested in introducing a new cash crop to Kenya. They wanted to know if you can give us a rough estimate to these questions:

1. On average, after factoring in all the costs and expenses, what is the total revenue brought in by farming coffee in one acre over one year?

2. What crop has the highest revenue per acre in Kenya? How much per acre per year?

3. What is the average cost per year per acre to lease relatively fertile land for farming purposes?

how can i get employment from your company on any basis of working with you. im an graduate from Baraton university with a bachelors degree in Agriculture general. thank you

Hae, I want to invest in agribusiness in a 1 acre piece of land in Joska. i want to plant onions,tomatoes and peas in the ration of 2:1:1 respectively. please advice on the inputs required and outputs thereafter and is it viable?

I plan to start strawberry farming and am looking for an experienced hand to take me throw pros and cons of this venture. I have no knowledge at all and would appreciate if you would send me a detailed write up. Also what would be the overall start up capital i would require to start farming on a 1/4 acre virgin land .Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

I am interested in doing dhania ,onion,or sukuma wiki farming. i have a one eight piece of land that i would like to make productive and would like advice on how to farm either oF them so i can choose which is best. please include information on techniques, cost and maturity time and also where i can sell and profitability.I appreciate this website .Great job keep it up.

1---Hi.I have two farms,1 in Nakuru and the other in Nyeri.I would like to putup greenhouses in both but I am not very sure what high yielding crops i can grow,given the different climatic conditions in the two regions.I would especially want to know about the one acre it,i.e cost, whats involved, what I need to do and what assistance Amiran provides. 2---I am interested in the production of both Strawberries and Mulberries.Pleas let me know if I can grow them in a greenhouse or they do better outside.How about their market? 3---I would like to plant the Giant Bamboo instead of trees in a portion of each farm.Please advice.Thank you in advance.

I have over 4000 thousand grafted Avocado (Hass and Fuerte)grafted certified seedlings on sale.I also have similar amount of passion seedlings!How can i get an organization that is willing to by them ALL.

I would wish to find out the procedure to follow for one to enrol in the farmers training centre at Thika, and how long it takes to do a greenhouse growing course. Let me know if there is any where else to do short courses in this area. Also Let me know if there courses in pig rearing. My land is in Gilgil area kindly advise on suitability on horticulture in the area. Your quick response will be highly appreciated. Rgds Monica Gakuo

Kindly help give an estimate of capital needed to grow horticulture for export in Nakuru region in a one acre piece of land? And what are the current green house charges,say a tunnel green house?

how can i be assisted to plant amiran herbs and strawberries in kwale county.Is the climate favourable? if yes how can get the seedlings and expert advise?.Am a residence of Mtwapa town.Thank you

I am a small scale farmer based in Uganda; and very eager to embark on passion fruit growing. Please kindly advice how I can get the new varieties of passion fruit - KPF4 and KPF12. Kind Regards. Samuel

What are the ideal soils, climatic conditions for onion agribusiness. I have half an acre of land-black cotton soil in ruiru, can i commercially utilise it for onion growing?

Where can I by these F1 Jabmar red onion with high yeald , am in Kenya Nairobi and got a Farm of 10 acres in Kamulu / Movoko not far from Niarobi airport on Kangundo road. Very interested

Hi,kindly send me the farming procedure and practices for the jambar f1 onions and its cost of production per acre.secondly am interested in the subscription of the magazine.thanks

can watermelons do well in Mweiga Amboni area?

i have agreenhouse in my farm near garissa town ,the crops are not doing well because of high temperature inside the greenhouse . advise me how to lower the temp

Which type of soil,climate and amount of rainfall require for water melon to do better?

Which horticultural crop best for climate in kisumu county and it's environs?

Hi, I have an 8 acre farm near Migori town. I want to venture into horticulture for export. I have many other farmers interested in the venture. We are in the process of registering a HORTICULTURAL FARMERS SACCO. Our total acreage is about 100 acres. Kindly link me up with any export company currently sourcing horticultural produce from Nyanza, or a company that would like to buy the produce from us, thanks. MR KABURA, 0715419102, dkabura@yahoo.co.uk

Hi, I have an 8 acre farm near Migori town. I want to venture into horticulture for export. I have many other farmers interested in the venture. We are in the process of registering a HORTICULTURAL FARMERS SACCO. Our total acreage is about 100 acres. Kindly link me up with any export company currently sourcing horticultural produce from Nyanza, or a company that would like to buy the produce from us, thanks.

I am interested in strawberry farming, my 2 acres are in Mweiga Nyeri. What are the recommended varieties for this area? I would also appreciate any information related to strawberry farming and markets Muchemi

I am second year UoN student taking Bsc.Horticulture.As the class rep,we have organised to buy a full kit to start a greenhouse.kindly advise on the cost,quality and longevity of one.

i would like to attend the seminars that you hold to help my youth in my area understand agriculture

I,m expecting to plant Hyacinth beans (ngwara)but the market and price of such commodity is the main problem for me.Please help

I am interested in farming in Mwala, irrigating from Athi river. I am now establishing a greenhouse to begin with Tomatoes. I know how important it will be to practice crop rotation, but after the tomatoes, I am not sure what else to plant. I have read that legumes are good after tomatoes ( heavy feeders) because the are nitrogen fixing. Are there any legumes that can be grown in a greenhouse in this hot part of Kenya? Can you assist me with a suitable crop rotation 4 yr plan (4 unrelated crops) to plant each season?

Thank you kindly Liz

I would like some information on STEVIA growing in Trans Nzoia and Nandi counties. Thanks

Want to construct tomato green house,advice if i should dig the trenches or erect the polytunnel first.

Want to construct tomato green house,advice if i should dig the trenches or erect the polytunnel first.

I am interested in passion fruit and other fruits that KARI has tried and tested successfully in the Makueni area.

I am a diploma holder in agriculture and interested in working in your organisation thus asking how can I go about it?

Hi, im a student in kimathi university (Nyeri-kenya). im currently thinkin of starting an green house.As a part -tym investement. wanted your advise on:

1)If u know of any organisations that are willing to fund & educate young pple who are interested in agri-business e.g agri-vijana loan

2)an advise on crops to invest on.

Regards. Magda.

Am interested in growing tomatoes in Nyandarua county and would like to know the best pre-emergency & post emergency herbicides to use in weed control.

HI, I am so much into horticulture and vegetable farming and i need to fully commercialize and get into vegetable export business. My questions.

1]What are the terms and requirements for some one to venture into this vegetable export business?.

2]How and where do i get the licence to start the export business

3]Which vegetables are mostly exported [because of their demand in the international market] and which one is in demand but low in supply to the same international market. thank you.

I would like to initiate a horticulture farming on my 3 acre farm at Vihiga in Vihiga District. Kindly advise me on where I can get both technical and financial support.

Good evening people. We are a young horticultural company based in Eldoret majoring on wooden greenhouse packages for tomato and capsicum cultivation and irrigation systems. We are looking to get into a partnership with serious marketing bodies in a contracted cultivation system whereby our clients and our own farm could get direct market linkage for our produce. We have the capacity to cultivate and get farmers to do greenhouse cultivation of the above said crops for both the local and export market. Ideas for other crops too are welcome as long as there is ready and sustainable market. Any interested parties, please call us or email us at hortigrid@gmail.com

Hi, i have just read about wambugu farming apples in nyeri. Could the same apples do well in murang'a- maragua range? What are the requirements?

I recently read an news item that MobyDick is doing very well in Nyanza as an export crop. We are already doing sugar cane farming but have a 4 acre piece of land that is lying idle. We would like more information on MobyDick so that we can see if it is a worthwhile crop to put our money in. Where are good seeds available from, growth, challenges etc. I would appreciate any information that you can send me. thank you

hi?i got an option of 3parcels of family land (1/4 acre each) where i'd like to start onion(passion f1) farming in mangu(thika),munyu (kl/mbogo) & ekalakala (masinga) which is best suited?& wht proximity to water source?pls advice ..nganga

Hallo;

I would like to start a greenhouse in Nakuru on a small area approximately 16m by 7m. I would appreciate it if you told me the maximum amount of money I would require to start this greenhouse. I would also like to know if that space is sufficient enough to grow tomatoes or Spinach with Capsicum. Please send the response to my email. Thank you.

hi...i have land on magadi road near kisamis.what crop can be grown in such an area?can i grow strawberries or garlic in a green house?

I am interested in onion, green gram farming in Bomet, Longisa ward. The soil black, can it favour the two crops? Thanks

I am in Meru, Kenya right now and met a farmer who planted an acre of passion fruit for this project and her passion fruit is rotting on her farm. There was suppose to be scheduled pick-ups from her farm. She has not received any communication from the contact person here in Kenya. Who can she call or email for help?

Would like to know all i can about

1)onion farming

2)financing

Am an exporter but I don't have clients from the US;how can I get clients for my fresh fruits and vegetables products?

What cash crops can be grown in kwale, Kitui and Taita Taveta districts that have good export potential? What are the best sources of marketing these cash crops? Can you send me yield per acre of each cash crop that can be grown in above three regions?

Hi, I have just come upon your website as i googled answers about green houses.. now, i want to start a greenhouse in Kinangop where I want to grow tomatoes and potatoes among other foods.. my question is on the viability of this project as I have seen many visitors to your site talking of the losses they incurred.. your quick response will be highly appreciated.

I am interesting in Shopping Cheap Louis Vuitton online.This year Louis Vuitton Outlet a lot of bags with new style.I want to know How to identify authentic Louis Vuitton bags for sale when shopping.

Thank you for the great work. I am looking to start an onion garden in central uganda. Can this be done without irrigation facilities? If so please advise me on the ABC of onion agronomy.

Are there any Horticultural jobs in the horticultural industry for a Diploma graduate? Thank you

Can I get contacts of any onion, passion fruit ,chilly and sweet pepper farmers, seed+input suppliers in Nairobi? My tel is +256 755 655163.

I have planted jam bar f1 onions in Kampala. They are due for transplanting from nursery. What do I need for good growth?

I have a 3.5 acre farm in naro moru situated near a river. I have capital to do ONION farming. Please advice the best type of seed, and if pumping water will still leave me with a good profit. Thanks Kimani John

hi.i have all the other materrials for building the green house .what is the cost of polythene sheet and how do i lay the flame work .

I have a farm in Olangata Wuas, Kajiado that has been part of grazing land and therefore never been tilled. I would like to explore possibility of growing moringera olifera, aloe and silk farming and keeping dairy goats.I know all this may haver nothing to do with horticulture but hope you are able to link me up with the right forum. In anticipation, Christina.

I got a farm in outskirt of nakuru town there in lanet do you think this area has the right type of soil that i can grow the gambar 7 onions ad what is the best suitable climate does it need to grow well

Hi, I would like to understand what it entails to grow onions at syokimau on a quarter acre. This are the questions i really would like to be answered on:-

1)Where to get training and what it costs?

2)cost of the seed

3)management of the plant.

4)would it grow at syokimau.

i am interested in posting stories on agriculture on several hubs or blogs about the sector. can you suggest such blogs please? is there a way i can post my story on your site? Thank you.

I am a Kenyan youth interested in passion fruit farming:

1. I have read HCDA is offering training to wonabe farmers,how can i access the training.

2. Does HCDA offer any incentives to help the youths in setting up the passion fruit agribussines venture. Thank you for providing this informative platform.

Roy.

Hello,I would like to start a stevia farm.However I am not aware of any Market in Kenya.Are there any and how about the possibility of exporting?

If you have 50,000 can you purchase amiran farmers kit/greenhouse as single farmer?

I would like to know where i can buy the sweet passion seedlings in Nairobi.

I found very useful information on onion farming at OTP.almost any data needed about onion farming is here.can you inform onion farmers to access it and use the information there? It will greatly reduce your workload.click here http://oniontraderspanel0.wix.com/otp-kenya

I have rented 1 acre in Ngoliba, Thika. I have just experienced a poor harvest with the sentinel hybrid watermelon,did everything i could, but had a lot of disease crisis which unfortunately did not respond to a great amount of pesticides used, especially with thrips. Most of my 'mature' fruits have rust on the surface,while majority are disfigured. The rest rotted,aborted or have white form on the surface. I wish to replant watermelon again in the next season, can i replant on this farm? Is it too late to re-start,considering the climate pattern? I need expert advise to succeed this time around. Thanks.

Am a passion fruit farmer in Ainabkoi near Eldoret,My concern is that the price for a kg of the fruit has really gone low(Kshs 20 PER kg). kindly help me get better Market price and avoid exploitation by middle men.

I am based in Kampala, Uganda and am interested in starting green house farming. I am interested mainly in planting Garlic. Kindly advise whether this can be done on a green house basis. If so how can I go about it. Thanks.

I own 2 acres of land in Nyeri near the town .I would like to plant onions

1. What are is the right variety for the area and cost

2. Type of soilfor that areais red volcanic Soil

3. Type Of Fertilizer [ During planting , top dressing ]

4. pestcides

5. Expected yield per acre

I am interested in starting a passion fruit or banana planting business in Kitale. Climate Okay and how do access any help especially on seedlings, soil type, diseases, pests and post-harvest complications and marketing. I have a quarter acre of land which is adjacent to River Nzoia and I am planning to dig a borehole soon for irrigation purposes incase of erratic rains. Is it possible to run it while still working here in Nairobi as I employees for the daily work and as I visit the farm over the weekends or will the job need me to be there throughout the growing and harvesting season? Thanks for your good work.

I am interested to work on poulation dynamics of predatory mites on roses. how can i take population count data either per leaf basis or on plant parts basis tell me in detail (material and methods). please your kind help will result in my degree research completion. thanks in advance regards Mukhtar Ahmed M.sc(Hons) Agri- Entomology UAF- Faisalabad Pakistan mukhtar.ento@gmail.com

I am studying about farming water melons. May I know the botanical names of Zuri F1 and Sukari F1? I will be grateful. Thank you. Patrick

I am researching on hydroponics in kenya and would like to know if the govt or private sector has intervened in any way and where i can get that info.

I am interested in tomato farming, but I do not have cash enough to set up a greenhouse. How can get it touch with you for a loan? Elly from Kitale

Are their any financial partners you know of who can give me a loan to establish a greenhouse for tomatoes?

Am much concern with how flower exportation is concern?within the issue of csr,what are the main challenges which the flower industry is facing?Also how is the fair trade in the industry.Currently there is a problem of having pure breed of flowers exported but the standard have not been the best since the flowers to be exported are mixed with the normal flowers,is it true that such happen.if true then what are the steps undertaken by the concern authorities taking to improve on that. About the label of the flowers exported?

I have a few acres of idle land in muranga,tea growing area that has a lot of rain and cold weathers through out the year.I am interested in commercial bamboo planting after reading an article about njuguna and the booming bamboo business on a daily newspaper dated 12/2/2013.The preferred type is "oxytenanthra abyssinica" which apparently is stronger.Please send me the following information so that i can star planting immediately:- 1.Where to get seedlings and at how much? 2.How many stumps per acre? 3.Length & diameter of good stumps for commercial purposes 4.How long it takes to grow bamboo? 5.Local & international market. 6.profitability 7.planting.caring,fertiliser,soil type,weather suitable etc. Catherine

i have rented a small farm at muyoko near kahawa sukari nairobi ,i want to plant tomatos which is the best period to plant so that i can maximize profit or get the best prices

I am interested is venturing into farming of sukuma wiki and other vegetables at the Ribe in Mombasa but previous tries have prooved futile especially with the sukuma wiki. What could be the cause of this and how can it be rectified?

We have a new crop that we want to introduce in Kenya. What is the best way to reach as many farmers as possible in one platform?

I would like to grow wambugu apples in my farm i have four acres on tea in kericho am ready to start with 50 plants .i need seedlings urgently

We operate a giant bamboo seedlings nursery in Karatina Nyeri county. We currently have over 3000 quality giant bamboo seedlings available for sale. Kindly advice on how we can link up with buyers. We can also be able to establish a bamboo plantation at reasonable costs. Please advice.

I want to grow 1 acre of strawberry under drip irrigation.I need to know what yield to expect when i start harvesting in order to work out my cash flow and fesibility.Where can i be sure to sell locally?

Hi, i am interested in planting a variety of fruit trees in kajiado north county.I have never done any kind of farming before so I'm very green.I need to know which trees will do well in this area and how to go about the whole process.Where can I get training on this before I begin? Thank you!

Am Geoffrey and a strawberry farmer in Nakuru currently doing a quarter of an acre of them in a greenhouse through a plasticulture system and they are doing quite well.the problem is i have'nt yet gotten a ready market for the now ready fruits.I was wondering whether you may have some or know of any bulk buyers in your books or elsewhere.interested buyer can reach me on 0721-933-907.

where do i get jambar onion seeds cheaply in uganda because where i have found it is very expensive and i what to plant this veriety.

I have a number of greenhouses in Nyeri County - Mathira. A tea and coffee growing zone. I intend to go to flower farming but have no idea where to start and how to do it. Am also willing to farm the flowers as an outgrower for any flower farmer with technical support and the market. Kindly advice.

Hi,i have a land about 5 acres and would like to commercialize water melon farming in kwale near sultan hamud about 5 km before sultan hamud.Would like advice on how to farm.And are the climatic condition favorable for the fruit

we are a company and we have bought a land 200 acres and we kindly need grafted seedlings for avacado,papaya,mangoes,passion and tree tomatos.where do i get them

Hi, i have a five acre piece of land in makindu and kambu area of mtito-andei, What kind of horticulture can i venture into considering the climate?

Iam a ugandan female interested in passion fruit farming i hold a Masters in Journalism and Communication but would like to venture into farming as a full time job. i already have 10 acres of land, and another 1/2 acre as stand alone plot. how ever i dnt have enough start up capital can i access funds from kenya?

We are an association of biogas contractors and masons working in the North Rift are including Usasin Gishu, Tran Nzoia, Bungoma and Elegeyo Marakwet counties. Apart from energy biogas plants produce very fertile organic fertilizers and control odours associated with cattle shed. We are looking for farmers interested in knowing more about the technology or have installed the technology and it has not performed as promised Contact ABCK North Rift abcknorthrift@yahoo.com or call 0710904700 Kogo Plaza 1st Flr rm 28 Uganda Road Eldoret

Do you have willing lessees for agricultural land with ready bore holes within 50 kms radius from Nairobi? Do you have guys willing to buy and or sell their agricultural lands? Might you have contacts on how we can get agronomists,farm managers,field officers and agribusiness experts? Our firm Fairmont Agribusiness Consultants bridges all the above gaps.

Do you have willing lessees for agricultural land with ready bore holes within 50 kms radius from Nairobi? Do you have guys willing to buy and or sell their agricultural lands? Might you have contacts on how we can get agronomists,farm managers,field officers and agribusiness experts? Our firm Fairmont Agribusiness Consultants bridges all the above gaps.

Hallo to you. I have visited your web site and am impressed. I plant and sell seedlings to intrested clients. I have been given been given a contract to produce 5000 passion fruit seedlings by this comming rain season ie March-April. Specificaly kpf 4, kpf 11,and kpf 12. I live in Kamulu Ruai. The seedlings will be trasnsported to Isinya. Please advice me on the following: 1. How to star ie seedbed preparation etc 2. Quantity of seeds and where to purchase. 3. Cost of seeds 4. Chemicals to use for pest and disease control. 5. Anything else I need to do to produce the best production

Do you have experts who can come on site and guide one through the whole process for the first season or recommend where one can source for experts who can guide one through the process?Kindly let me know for i would like to start planting very soon however i have never done this so i would appreciate assistance.

I am interested in planting Onions-Jamba F1 Hybrid and tomatoes-for the tomatoes i don't have which seeds to use,kindly advise,i plan to do this on a quarter acre in Rwai where the land has black soil.Kindly email me the guidelines on how to till the land,plant and harvest,i have never done this before it is my first time to try planting anything. Thank you.

I am interested in planting Onions-Jamba F1 Hybrid and tomatoes-for the tomatoes i don't have which seeds to use,kindly advise,i plan to do this on a quarter acre in Rwai where the land has black soil.Kindly email me the guidelines on how to till the land,plant and harvest,i have never done this before it is my first time to try planting anything. Thank you.

i have a big piece of land in homabay county, it is black cotton soil, what food crop can do well here?, can the red passion onion f1 do well?, or cabbages, or the butter squash pumpkin?

Am a farmer at eldoret east I planted approximately 5 acres of Gloria F1 cabbages right now they are ready for to be harvested but there is no ready market pliz assist me to find a potential buyer.Thanks.

Please let me know the type of red onions that can grow in a very cold area inthe highlands

hi i need to hire a shamba & start green gram & onions in machakos, isiolo or kinango but i dont know the price of an acre $ the total expenditure that i can incue. please help

My question regards Red Passion F1 farming. It is stated that you can harvest upto 23,000.00 Kg per acre. I believe this is the weight at the time of harvest. My question is, what is he weight of this harvest after drying the onions up, for longer storage?. What is the percentage weight loss on drying the onions?. Secondly, can these onions do well in the Chwele region of Bungoma county?. Thank you very much for your assistance. Kind regards Zed.

I am interested in onion farming in Uasin Gishu county.Is the place suitable for this kind of farming?How much capital do I need to do an acre?

i have just acquired a piece of land in thika about 10 acres which is boardering chania river.i want maximum returns as i think of the crops to plant at this time of the year.i have not been in farming before and am thinking of growing onions,potatoes,watermellons and maybe tomatoes.kindly advise on this

I am from india,tamilnadu.here we planning to intercrop banana in coconut,pls give me some tips regarding low expenses for good yeild from banana. thanking you !

I want to start greenhouse farming but i don't have enough capital is there any way i can be assisted?

how can i get start off capital if i want to enter horticulture

I am interested in strawberry farming I am currently located in Nyeri. as a measure to raise my pocket money for school I would you to inform whether straw berry farming is conducive in Nyeri,what is the capital outlay needed to st6art the venture? is there a ready market for strawberries. I am a student in one of the local universities and as a measure to raise pocket money for my studies I thought I would venture into farming in my fathers farm. looking forward to your response, I would be really grateful. Thanks in advance.

Hi,am planning to do potatoes farming in Mau narok,could you please inform me on the total cost of production bearing in mind that i will hire the land and buy seedlings.i would like you to break the cost from planting to harvesting including the cost of hiring the land.Also inform me on the total expected income.Also the kind of fertilizers I need to use and how, This is my first time... thanks

I intend to venture into strawberry farming in the near future on my 0.5 acre parcel.Is the use of green houses encouraged or shade nets for this venture?How labour intensive is this going to be?Where can i get the seedlings at an affordable rate?

can the sweet yellow Passion do well in eld?I need to make a contract with coca-cola etc before planting 2 acres of passion

I have 3000 passion seedlings awaiting grafting and they will ready in match/April.kindly book in advance.....first come first serve basis. I also have 5000 Avocado seedlings for sale. 0720273620

Hallo,I am thoroughly interested in strawberry farming. Where can i get training on this farming and the use of green houses/shade nets to aid productionWhere can i get seedlings or what is the best way of production? CA

Hallo, I am thoroughly interested in strawberry farming. Where can i get training on this farming and the use of green houses/shade nets to aid production? Where can i get seedlings or what is the best way of production? CA

Can onion do well in Malindi,Kilifi and Shimba hills in coast province?how can get your magazines?

AVOCADO:I would like to plant an acre of Avocado (hass and Fuerte)kindly inform me whether it is a viable project.Secondly i have raised 5000 avocado seedlings (grafting process going on)plz inform me whether there are buyers here in Kenya.The nursery has been inspected and registered by HCDA. Thank-you.

I am a kenyan youth interested in passion fruit farming,where can i get technical training to equip me with the necessary knowledge to carry out this project. Thanks.

Our source of water has a lot of silt in it and can anybody inform us a cheaper source of filteration. We are using drip irrigation and drips get clogged. Pl. advise

Can anybody give us any information on growing Mangetout/Sugarsnaps on artificail media(Pumicd) inside GH?

I have farm in Mtito Andei, Mang\'elete area. We are in involved in a government project that is providing us with water and irrigation kits. I am looking to mobilize the farmers to engage in group farming and marketing of produce but income levels are very low and some farmers will not be able to fund their activities. Who can I contact to provide funding on affordable terms and to buy our produce? My contact address is mutisombinya@gmail.com. Cell number is 0722368960

I am looking to grow courgettes, zucchini, brocolli and cauli flower in my green houses. I am looking for farmers who can mentor me. And any one with buyer contacts and sale prices? please assist cell is 0722368960

Hi i am intrested in planting fruit trees,namely mangoes and ovacados also passion fruits will be farming in uasingishu district,kindly advice where i can access grafted seedlings for mangoes and ovacados and maturity period for the crops to bear fruits as i have been told grafted plants take shorter time.

hi my name is Tabitha and i live in Njumbi Muranga county. I am interested in planting yams and cassava that matures within six months during the long rains season my problem is that i do not know where to get these seedlings, kindly assist me on where i can get them. I also would like to plant bananas which have been treated using tissue culture, please also assist me on where i can get them. thank you

I reside in Lower Kabete. I am very intrested in starting a viable commercial apple farm on my 1/4 acre plot. Kindly guide on; 1. Source of the apple tree seedlings and cost per piece. 2. The available varieties and their respective production. 3. Step by step care of the trees. 4. Rate or spacing, thus number of trees on this parcel. 5. Whether and what other crops can be commercially inter cropped. 6. Expected yield and time to maturity. Thanks for this good platform.

I am a farmer selling passion fruit seedlings @ sh 30 each and i have 1000 two mounth none grafted seedlings,i am bassed in riruta satelite can i find a market.

I have been developing interest in greenhouse to mato farming in my home which is near Sondu in Nyanza, I knew water is a challenge and have installed water pump and tanks. now I want to construct wooden greenhouses (8*25 and 10*30)m .how much and who can do it soonest for me?

Do you know of hydroponic supplier in Kenya? Thank you.

Hallo. Am very happy to find this site. I have developed 3 acres at Mweiga in Nyeri county through borehole drilling and lying irrigation infrastructures and would like to be advised on the best crop with good return. Been thinking about purple passion but dont know where to get seedlings. Kindly advice

my son and i are planning on planting beans in narok.we have the cost of 1 acre what i would like to know is.In ideal conditions,how many bags can we expect to harvest on one acre?

i'm Karanja from Nairobi and i would like to venture into horticulture farming. How much capital would i neeed to plant 2 acres of onions

Hi. What would the be the price of the mitsubishi FH 215? How much is the consumption per kilometre? What financing procedures do you have in place for the Fh? Thank you.

hi,i am jockolea from malindi.want to start growing srawberries in a smal part of land 50 feet by 50 feet but i dont know where to start please help.

Hello! I would like to know if onions would do well in Bondo District somewhere around Ndori and what type would be the best for that area. Thank you!

Hello! I would like to know if onions would do well in Bondo District somewhere around Ndori and what type would be the best for that area. Thank you!

can i grow hybrid onions in eldoret?if yes plz give me a guideline on expected expenses i.e fertilizer n pesticides.thank you

Hi, i have a five acre piece of land in Siaya county, Bondo. What kind of horticulture can i venture into considering the climate?

i want to plant passion fruits in a green house. what is the best spacing .

Hi, I would like to enquire whether garlic can be successfully grown in a greenhouse?

Pse let me know the set of reqmts to start m/room farming -from tructure, materials, process etc.What vareity of m/room is most marketable and where? Iam in Bungoma County but near Kitale.

Hi, i would like to start growing strawberries in Mombasa.I don't know how to go about it.Please help in regards of what is required,how to plant them and the general management of the fruit.Thank you

I rare rabbits in Naivasha town. Currently, i have 70 rabbits and willing to sell 60 of them.Anyone interested can contact me through 0704787847.Where can i get a ready market for my rabbits?

Hi, Im Malou form the Philippines, would I know how to plant watermelon in a 1 hectare land and how much profit will i get? Our land is located at Anda, Pangasinan Philippines

which husbandry practices are taken for field tomato libra F1

am Kennedy from siaya district am a young farmer by profession i would like to know kind of tomato variety and water melon currently do well in this region

Kindly if possible give some of successful horticultural firms in Eldoret to guide me in venturing in to green house farming.

Hello all. My name is Gibson Mathenge. Am working with farmers' groups in Laikipia and we are growing passion fruits. Our groups are distributed in all region of Likipia west. some face water problems during dry spells. We are looking for both technical and financial support. The financial support might not be for all the groups but for those groups that are in drought stricken areas bordering Samburu county. Please advise on how we can unite and help these farmers to change their livelihood through this other source of income. Kind regards, Gibson.

Hi, i come from Muranga county and intend to put a green house in 1/2 acre piece of land and grow tomatoes in it,how much capital do i need to set up the green house and how many plants can it accomadate and if possible how many kgs of tomatoes can be produced thanks.

Hi, i come from Muranga county and intend to put a green house in 1/2 acre piece of land and grow tomatoes in it,how much capital do i need to set up the green house and how many plants can it accomadate and if possible how many kgs of tomatoes can be produced thanks.

I live in Kabale district in Uganda and work with a conservation organization which is promoting fruit growing for the communities so that they reduce dependency on the forest resources for their income. We want to begin with passion and tree tomato fruits. What I need to know is the time they begin to bear fruits and how long they take before they die or stop producing fruits. I also need to know about spacing during planting and the disease that most affect them and the pesticides to use. If we need to use fertilizers, which type is best. Thank you Henry Mfitundinda

hi i am in the process of putting up a green house to grow tomatoes iam torn between using chicken manure or sheep manure or cowdung or mixing all the three kindly advice me

Many thanks to you for availing this forum. Kindly put me in the know. I come from Matunda,Lugari district,Kakamega county. Is this area ideal for growth of tissue culture bananas? If yes, where can I source the seeds from and at what price? What is the ideal seedling population in an acre? Thanks

Iwant to start growing garlic in Isiolo.May I know how to prepare good seed and how long before planting?

hi guys i come from machakos district which is notably dry.from numerous post that have read,yellow passion does well in this area.in one post technoserve in compination with coca cola were helping farmers plant and buying same.am interested and in a position to farm yellow passion fruit in large amount.kindly assist with parties who have seedlings,do training and portential buyers of the fruits.VINCENT

Im interested in farming onions in Ngong area.I am new in this and would like to know everything from the preparation of the land,the nursery through to harvesting and storage.I would also like to know the correct seeds for the area.

What have you done for water harvesting when there slot of runoff? I have implemented water catchment area with a spillway in a dry area in kajiado aaadistrict, in olesirkon Where I am irrigating and have about 80 dairy animals, which can sustain for 12 month, it is possible to teach farmers all over the coUntry, Kenya as amission to eradicate poverty. Thankyou

What have you done for water harvesting when there slot of runoff? I have implemented water catchment area with a spillway in a dry area in kajiado aaadistrict, in olesirkon Where I am irrigating and have about 80 dairy animals, which can sustain for 12 month, it is possible to teach farmers all over the co

Some please help. could i be getting it wrong? where best do on do a tomatoes seedling nursery.. soil or cocopean ? 3 weeks a go i bought Anna F1 tomotoes seeds and as prepared my nursery on trays using cocopean. I did water them daily and all was well till germination. Then the plants started drying one after the other say in a tray of 104 plants currently remaining are less than 20 or less. i had as advised washed/soaked and rinsed the cocopean 3 times before putting it on trays. Surprisingly the few seeds which remained i did a small nursery on the normal soils and the seedlings did very well and are healthy.. i wsih i planted all on the soil instead in these cocopean thing. Please advice

I have been interested in potato farming for while but there are some things i have no clue about e.g On average how much would i need to plant an acre of white potatoes i.e everything included from seeds to fertilizer....I am also considering the option of a greenhouse,how much would i need for the same but in a green house,please advice.Thank you.

I have been interested in potato farming for while but there are some things i have no clue about e.g On average how much would i need to plant an acre of white potatoes i.e everything included from seeds to fertilizer....I am also considering the option of a greenhouse,how much would i need for the same but in a green house,please advice. Thank you.

Hi am leah studing horticulture in the university of nairobi which precautions should i use in using sphagnum as a meadia in a nursary and can i use cocopean in growing tomatoes in a green house

my shamba is in isinya area. i have started passion fruit farming, both yellow and purple and have just transplanted grafted seedlings. how often should i water them ?, as you train the two main shoots to the top of the trellis wire, what happens to the other laterals ? do you prune them off ?

Thank you for all the information you are providing here. it is very helpful. I have leased land in Kinangop doing potatoes. I would like to try onions in the same area. Is it advisable and what variety is the best for that region?

hi kilimo faida...thanks for the gud job ur doing...i just need some cosultation on grapes,strawberries and pawpaws...i need to know evrything about them & which amongst these three is marketable...the best seeds, best soil, climate where i can sell my products space per production,draw backs..e.t.c..just everything...thanx...njuguna from ongata rongai...

am from Nanyuki, at place called Icuga. would like to start watermelon farming on a 3 acres virgin farm.guide on capital I require and the best input for the yield?,

Hi, I am interested in starting a Greenhouse project in Western Kenya, what are the preferred crops for that region to be grown in a green house. in addition can i grow both tomatoes and capsicum in the same greenhouse?

I am looking for seedling medium for my Nursery in Ekiti, and would appreciate any contact details of companies that may be able to sell me good quality medium on a regular basis....Thank you

Hi,i would like to know the cost of production of onions and potatoes on a one acre piece of land in nakuru,including land hire and seedlings.what is the expected yield and income on both crops.

Hi,am planning to farm an acre piece of land of potatoes in nakuru,could you please inform me on the total cost of production bearing in mind that i will hire the land and buy seedlings.i would like you to break the cost from planting to harvesting including the cost of hiring the land.Also inform me on the total expected income.what is the cost of producing onions and the expected yield on a similar piece of land including hiring the land.Please break the cost from planting to harvesting as for potatoes. Is the growing period for potatoes similar to onions? I will appreciate your answers.Thankyou.

Hi , I have a one acre land located at kantafu, Makueni disrtict approximately 30kms from Ruai. Its virgin land. Id like to start commercial onion growing on 1/2 the acre and the rest for something else. Could you please inform me if the location is conducive for onion growing and how ill be able to get finacing for it. thank you for being available for us.

Thank you for your excellent journal. i am starting a mango orchard from virgin land and have much need of help to assess the farm's potential to grow other crops, planning and layout and son on. Are there individuals or businesses you can recommend who can assist with this. The land is about 94acres, and there are other parcels that are fallow in contigous and nearby areas.

Good morning, I have planted 500 seedling from KARI THIKA at the high altitude tea growing area of gATUNDU about a month ago. Is this altitude ok for the crop and can you confirm to me whether this seeding are disease free?.

Am starting a Youth initiatve group in Bondo area. Our objective is to start a socialenterprise to show case good horticultural practices and its benefits. For a start we are focusing on onions.How we have the following issues: 1. What variety is best suited for this region? 2. Where can we purchase the Jambar F1 onion seeds and are they also do well in Siaya county?

Am starting a Youth initiatve group in Bondo area. Our objective is to start a socialenterprise to show case good horticultural practices and its benefits. For a start we are focusing on onions.How we have the following issues: 1. What variety is best suited for this region? 2. Where can we purchase the Jambar F1 onion seeds and are they also do well in Siaya county?

Am starting a Youth initiatve group in Bondo area. Our objective is to start a socialenterprise to show case good horticultural practices and its benefits. For a start we are focusing on onions.How we have the following issues: 1. What variety is best suited for this region? 2. Where can we purchase the Jambar F1 onion seeds and are they also do well in Siaya county?

I am interested in starting a horticultural farm, planting tomatoes and kales in Kochogo area, Ahero district. What are the best farming techniques to apply

In my area, water is a scarce commodity, can I employ mulching to control moisture loose on my onion farm or will this attract more risky insects/pests against my crops?

Hi. Congratulations for the good work you are doing. I am interested in planting onions for commercial purposes. My land is at Nanyuki near Likii farm. Its a 5 Acre land touching the river with tap water from Nawasco. I have a number of questions:

1. Which variety will be most ideal for this place?

2. Where do I get the seeds?

3. Is it advisable to establish the nursery during this month?

4. The land needs clearing as it is a virgin land and my financial capability is limited. Is there a place I can get financial assistance for this venture?

5. Do we have a ready market for onions near Nanyuki? Kind Regards Lincoln

I'm very much interested in stevia farming but would like to know; If it would do well in Githunguri, Kiambu. Roughly what's the initial cost of production per acre? What's the estimated returns per acre? Available Market Where to get grafted seedlings Thanks Ayub

I'm very much interested in stevia farming but would like to know; If it would do well in Githunguri, Kiambu. Roughly what's the initial cost of production per acre? What's the estimated returns per acre? Available Market Where to get grafted seedlings Thanks Ayub

I have a. 10 acre plot with water for irrigation in Malindi and would like to grow yellow passion fruits on at least 5 acres. I need to know the most suitable variety with good returns and resistance to deceases. how can I get quality seeds for planting?what quantity of seeds per acre? And at what price? And from where?

Well, am a Laboratory technologist.Not much know-how on agriculture, but abundant passion in farming, especially onions, so where do I obtain relevant manuals on onion cultivation? Also, am from Ndhiwa constituency- Nyanza, any advice if the soil/climate here is suitable?

I'm interested in tomato farming.someone has donated a piece of land in Ngong area measuring a half an acre.What is the procedure of acquiring a green house kit considering that i don't have any capital to start with

I am a small scale farmer in Western Kenya and would like to be part of the KHCP project. How can I get in?

I am interested in stevia farming in Timau Meru. Where can I get technical assistance on the suitability,seedlings etc.

Trust this finds you well. This is my first time to do green house farming. I’m doing tomatoes; Anna F1. I have prepared my nursery using coco peat in trays and they are just germinating. I have few questions.

1. Could somebody please advice the best time to apply fertilizers on the nursery and which one?

2. Somebody was telling me I can transplant the plants after one week although small they will still survive and I will be cutting my waiting time to harvest by two to three weeks. Is it okey noting normally we wait for 4-5 weeks before we do transplant?

3. What about planting the seed directly to the bed instead of nursery first then transplanting? Suppose after transplanting some plants dies or are cutoff by pest and you don’t have spare one can one plant seed directly for that matter. Thanks kamau wa njuguna

I'd like to know how long it takes for okra to mature in Mombasa

I would like to start flower and vegetable seedling tray propagation as a business. I am very experienced in seedling tray production. I also have a propagation unit in limuru. and all i need is contact with potential clients. .Whom should I contact? or Which areas should I visit to meet potential clients. How do I go about this? Please help. Yours Irene

Which is the major onion production district in kenya.and are onions irrigated or rainfed

i want to embark on onion farming in ogun state. can you offer me training?

Hi. Thanks so much for your good work. iam joel kariuki from kiriti, Nyeri. how can you guide me to start onions farming? how much do i require to start a small scale onions farming? where and when is the best place to start the business? God bless your great work. Kindly reply.

Am in Tharaka-Meru-kenya- and interested in growing stevia. Where do i get seedlings and the market of the produce?

Hi i have a 10 acre land in Isinya just near mbogatu and intrested to do farming in it but i still don't know what to plant. And would want to be an outgrower any link that you have or what to grow will be highly appreciated.

Am realy inspired by the story of the onion farmer that have read and am planning to be a an onion farmer at Rongo (nyanza) the place has hot and wet season which is the best variety to plant and of high yield.

I am interested in starting an international business in the area of rose seedlings like rosemary, rose of jericho, rose of sharon and other types in condition to be suitable for growing in the mediterranean sea climate of countries like Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. I would be very greatfull if you get me reliable contacts within the area of Nairobi and its suburbs, and if possible to arrange for a visit to a leading seedlings nursery near to Nairobi.

i am a pasion fruit and onion farmer in kisumu county, i can abmitt passion fruit farming is enjoyable apart from bringing good returns. my problem is however with onions, red creole type. i am located just 3metres from a river and so i experiece lots of blight. pls recomend me the best herbicids. thank you.

Hello, I am trying to make a report for school about greenhouses in East Africa. I was wondering what regions of kenya can use greenhouses based off the average temperatures of that region. Please let me know if you have any insight regarding this.

Hi. I am from an Organization that runs a Children's Home in Syokimau and we do Horticultural farming. I have very many questions but I guess I should start with the newest crop we are planting, OKRA. We were informed that it does well in Dry areas which fits our area well. Do you have any guidelines that we need to follow in the growing of OKRA, like fertilizers to use, pests and disease control, etc? We would surely appreciate any info so that we can make good of this endevour

hi. i am a young aspiring farmer. i need assistance in form of advice with what i am able to farm (plants or animal) in a two acre land i recently purchased in sagana area in muranga. it has red soil and access to water is about 300 meters. i would also like to know how to access the farming loans available to first time farmers like myself. waiting for your reply. thanks in advance

i have piece of land 10 acre in uasin gishu district and intend to grow bananas and vegetables. which banana variaties are suitable and where can i source the planting material.

I have a farm in Nuu Division of Mwingi District(semi-arid area)where i have been growing by irrigation chillis,kales, spinach and tomatoes but with some challenges where the first year was impressive with tomato failing in the second year.My Borehores water has PH of 8.18 and soil test shows a PH of 7.44 .My Mango and Pawpaw fruit trees are growing well.What should i do?

Hi. I'm very much interesting in Mushroom farming (Oyster and Button) but do not know much about it. Any info will be highly appreciated.

am a passion fruit farmer in lower muranga, it a semi arid area, can i get a drought resistant varieties to plant on 2 acre land. i already have pink version about 1/4 of acre

I'd like to plant passion fruits and mangoes in western-kakamega. kindly give me info on the two n if its posz sible, best workable varieties.

i have a small 2 acre farm in kibos kisumu . recently i tried 3 seedlings of tomatoes and they did really well . does this mean the soil and the weather are good for tomatoes . i need to know if i can use the farm to plant tomatoes for commercial purposes

I have a farm in Ongata Rongai, please advice if the area is suitable for Onion and Bamboo Farming.

How do I control temperatures in a green house to avoid flower abortion in an area where outside temp go up to 38 degrees ?

Hi,I would like to know how I can sterilize soil in a greenhouse,what chemicals I can use ,and which are affordable and also where I can get them.Am am a tomato and water melon farmer at Karachuonyo near the lake Victoria,and at Naivasha.

Joan, how would I grow passion fruits for commercial purposes in Thika? What other fruit types would be viable, considering am doing it in the open fields?

I am Joan from Thika. Thanks for you information. Where can I get splits for planting by end of Oct? Please also advise me which fast growing, high yielding plants I should plant in Thika area near Delmonte.

Can passion fruits farming be productive in ares like KIAMBU. if yes which type of passion fruit can be planted

i wanted to know how to acquire the bamboo seed plant and the process involve in the plantation. do you offer training for young individual interested in doing farming and offer guidance

I am a green tomato farmer from Uasin Gishu District. i have noticed that hthe leaves immediately after the ground are turning yellow in colour. what mineral do they be lacking? i am also concern for the availability of the market its fruits. thank you

1.When is the best time to plant the onions in way that once you sell you will be able to get maximum profits.\r\n2. How many times can one plant the onions in one year?

mercy Thanks for the information on strawberry. In as much as the seeds are expensive i would like to venture into this farming but how do i get the seeds? 2. Where do we get the market do u assist farmers on how to market the fruits? 3. Approximately how much does it cost one to plant 1/4 an acre for a start?

helo i am interested in starting strawberry farming please give me the requirements in details i will appreciate .i would wish to know what i need and the prospective market.

Hello, I am writing from Kigali, Rwanda. I thank you for the valuable info you are availing to farmers. I am new to farming, I'd like to know where and how I can order the Jambar F1 seeds; how much do they cost? Is it true that they are Genetically Modified? Kind regards. Guillaume

i have been looking for supply of stevia dried leaves from within south africa but i cant find any . can you please help me ?

I am from niger state,Nigeria.am interested producing tomatoes in comercial quantity but I don't know where to get a same variety seed in large quantity

Hadi Initiative is a youth engaged in horticultural farming mainly vegetables.We would like to grow vegetables for the export market.In your line of business have you dealt with out-growers who are looking for farmers to grow fresh produce for them?

i am 19 years old form four leaver with passion for rabbit rearing which i discovered this month although i have been keeping them as a hobby. i currently have about 40 rabbits of which 25 are full grown rabbits. i would wish to market them soon but i have no idea where to start, i would really appreciate it if i was given information to go about them. i basically have done research about them and i know how to care for shelter them, to breed them and to feed them, my problem is marketing and skinning techniques to also sell the skins. I have a dream to one day rear grade rabbits because i have majority new zealand whites, i would really appreciate any help or information. in accordance, i have two more question i doubt my rabbits are grade or hybreed. how do i know the difference or anything about them. how much can they cost? Is it possible for me to get a loan or funding to start up my dream project?

hello all, just to let you know that there is now a facebook group that is also sharing information on greenhouse farming. the group is known as Kenyan Greenhouse farmers http://www.facebook.com/groups/461005493952271/#!/groups/461005493952271/

I am coming from Siaya county Ugenya constituency and i would like to start strawberry farming but i do not know where to buy the seeds and how to plant them.Also i would like to know if there is someone within my region who i can sort assistance from. Thanks Otieno

I intend to start a passion fruit farm in Malindi Kijiwe tanga area, Can I get a contact person who will be there to assist me as I begin? How much should I invest for 1 acre land in order to break even and how will it take to break even? what about issues of marketing?

Which are the examples of technology implemented that offers potential for gradually achieving water savings and has been adapted to local Kenyan circumstances and needs for sustainability of water management.

Do you support small scale farmers market their produce?

I am interested in starting a passion fruit farm on large scale (5 acres) in Uganda (Central region), I want a high yielding, disease resistant and long producing type which is less acidic and with high juice content. How can I get seeds and necessary technical support e.g. fertilizers, pests, etc Will appreciate your help

iam in nairobi and i would like to buy banana seedlings to plant in Kangema murang'a. Where can i get the seedlings? Chege stephen

I am a Kenyan working in Northern Uganda as a volunteer under VSO auspices in a Government institution (Northern Uganda Youth Development Center, NUYDC) where we train War returnee Youths on various vocational curses including Horticulture. Our Targets is to start a TOP QUALITY VEGETABLE production at the institution for training the Youth and also to enable us enter the Export market. We need to know the current best practices in horticulture, Export vegetables, Grading and Packing, Storage, Transport, and export market. We are more interested in farms around Lake Naivasha like Homegrown, Mayfair, former Sulmac, Oserian, Sher Agencies,Bilashaka, but I need more of your advise to enable us make a balanced decision. QUESTION: Which 3 farms around lake Naivasha can you recommend for us to visit before December for practical learning to enable us prepare for our initial production trials early next year. Can you send us their contact address (phone and Email). Pius Ombaka

1. Where can I purchase Kent Mango seedlings in ukambani 2. Where can I purchase Red Royale Papaya seedlings in ukambani

i am interesting in doing onions business in Mombasa where can i get the cheapest wholesale price?

I am interested in starting a farming project in sabatia kakamega district what crops will do good in the market i was thinking of red onions and beans which are the best varieties, is there ready market, is the weather suiatble, i have 1.25 acre farm and want to know how i can maximise the revenue to the maximum. Regards

Interested in Red Royale Papaya pawpaw seedlings. What are the advantages and where can i get them?

iz kennedy holding a degree in horticultural science and management,i would like to ask the exparts to clarify to me the possible jobs that i can apply for

hello, We are a group of young investors who want to start greenhouse farming.we would kindly appreciate advice on the following:

1. where to get greenhouse kit

2. what crops to grow

3. market(both local and international)and what is the protocol required to enter the market.

I have an ongoing project in Kaanwa area of Meru South District, and would like to get additional funding. My products are already mature and selling. These include bananas and greenhouse crops including sweet peppers and tomatoes. Which are the most recommendable financial institutions, and what conditions would I need to fulfill apart from the evidence of land ownership and that it is a going concern? Thank you.

how long do wambugu apples take to mature and bare fruits?

I am member of a self help group and all the members are under 35 years, as a group we are interested to apply for agri-vijana loan. the group has been registered for five years now, we have been active since then and our main objective is to empower youths economically. we are capable of raising the required 10 percent of the loan. we are based in kipkelion consituency and we really want the opportunty of having greenhouse in our area. kindly help us on the way forward to go in applying the loan.

I would like to start green house farming of tomatoes.I have ksh 100,000 for this project.Is This sufficient?If so,where can I get the best green house?

i am a farmer in machakos county, mwala division and am interested in passion farming. is it suitable in my location? i have water nearby. i am also want to farm in bamboo. is it also a viable project?

i am a farmer in machakos county, mwala division and am interested in passion farming. is it suitable in my location? i have water nearby.

I'm interested in planting garlic in my 3 acre farm in mukurweini. my farm is just next to river rwarai and i would like to use its resources for farming. problem is i don't know whether this weather is conducive and whether the soil will hold or i will end up with losses(the soil PH in consideration-id like to get it tested). I need an extension officer to work with me from this side as i have alternatives if its not viable to plant the garlic. I would want to try also tissue cultured bananas and i don't know where to get the seedling(same for the garlic). I also don't know whether for garlic it would be advisable to do a greenhouse or just normal farming. anyone please assist? who can advise?

i am a farmer in londiani dealing with hort e.g snow and snaps peas for export and i want to start passion fruit farming at a small scale range please advice me on which varaity should i plant thats is ok with londiani ,where toget seedlings and how to plant.THANKS

I am planning to start passion fruit farming in kakuzi area of murang'a county, is this area conducive for passion fruit farming? Do passion fruit require irrigation? Where can I get detailed information on passion fruit farming?

please advice on preparation required to plant potatoes. I have an acre in Rironi near limuru.I am interested in the tigoni variety.

I am about to start growing Avocados in Ukambani and would like to get seedlings. I was advised I can get them from PTC Thika or KARI thika please help me get through to get some I need them before the rains begin. On the bamboo what is the good climatic conditions. Would they also work in Ukambani a place called Kitonyini along the Machakos Wote road.

Kindly help me know which is the best cash crop to grow , I want something which matures fast and is good in the market in Eldoret. give me contacts of those who are doing it already. Janet

Hi am jacob.am a budding farmer in Nyanza am looking fast growing bamboo seedlings suitable for the Nyanza region.

I am wondering if this initiative is possible in Semi arid area like the lorroki of Samburu County where it is fertile but crops depend on rain fed agriculture. wheat, maize, beans do well here.I would like groups of youth to benefit from the greenhouse farming. Is it viable in Samburu county Lorroki area.

kindly mr james nderitu and simlaw group,i have gone thro. your guide,its very informative,this week i was heading to purchase onion seeds,and i could have failed,kindly assist me

1)which variety can do better in a red cotton soil,in mwala machakos in an hot area,but under irrigation along river athi,have prepared the land 3 acre but i need only 1 acre for onions.i am intenting to put the seeds in the nursary the first week of octomber

2) how long does it take in the nursary?

can strawberry farming thrive in the kisii highlands?

im interested in farming of strawberries,so i wanted to know where i can buy tissue culture strawberry seedlings/grafted strawberry seedlings.kindly give me the telephone contact or if you deal with these kindly give me the quotation of 30000 seedlings

hi , i'd like to start exporting roses and lilies . can somebody advice me on how to do this. i have a prospective buyer and identified afew farms to buy from . thanks

I am a prospective french bean farmer in trans nzoia countty, however my dilemma is where to get good seeds and the probable market once started.I also understand inorganic fertilizers are not recommended for vegetables meant for export. Please advice. Geoffrey

We as Tipo Tipo Youth Group in Rachuonyo North District wish to start a green house for growing tomatoes, can we get funds and expertise from you for this proposed project? If not please direct us to a relevant body that can support us. Thanks for your continued support as we wait to here from you.

Hi, i would like to first thank you for the efforts that you are making to educate us on this farming. I learned about strawberry farming from the tv. My question is, where can i go for training and how much and how long will it cost me to undertake the training?

hi, i would like to venture in tree planting as a business. Would you kindly give me the details on what needs to be undertaken so as to achieve this objective, assuming i have a 1 acre piece of land in the western part of kenya..

i am a horticulturalist working with a horticultural consultancy firm,known as Horticrops consultants Africa. we offer an array of services and products to enable investors achieve their goal of maximizing production with quality and quantity as the bottom line.some of the services include comprehensive soil tests,effective crop protection,soil treatment,quality disease-free seedling propagation,greenhouse management(where we take over the production process),farm visits,consultation prior to investing preparation of cost/benefit analysis documents,business plans,proposals and training.\r\nour products include installation of cost effective drip irrigation kits,installation of greenhouses:permanent and semi-permanent,construction of lath houses,selling of bird nets,insect nets and so on.

iam a horticulturalist working with a horticultural consultancy firm,known as Horticrops consultants africa. we offer an array of services and products to enable investors achieve their goal of mmaximizing production with quality and quantity as the bottom line. some of the services include comprehensive soil tests,effective crop protection,soil treatment,quality disease-free seedling propagation,greenhouse management(where we take over the production process),farm visits,consultation prior to investing preparation of cost/benefit analysis documents,business plans,proposals and training. our products include installation of cost effective drip irrigation kits,installation of greenhouses:permanent and semi-permanent,construction of lath houses,selling of bird nets,insect nets and so on.

Am teryani Mwadzaya I have a watermelon project.I planted the Sukari F1 type.I kindly request to get the exporters so as to be able to sell the product at the right time.thanks..

I have a project to plant spinach in Emali. The sprouting seedlings are being eaten by birds. Where can I get cotacts of suppliers of nets to protect the crop growing in an area the size of 500m square?

I have a project to plant spinach in Emali. The sprouting seedlings are being eaten by birds. Where can I get cotacts of suppliers of nets to protect the crop growing in an area the size of 500m square?

hi am a farmer a new farmer of passion fruits in naroko and am experiencing some problems in the production. how do i get an expert to diagnose and treat the problem before it gets worse. thank you

Good afternoon. I have 2 questions for you.

1) Last year, my sis and I rented 3 acres in Mwea. We were planning to do watermelons but because of the rains, we first had to plant green grams to wait for the rains to pass. We were lucky enough to get over 120kgs of green grams. I would like to request if you can give me a contact person or place where we can sell the yield. At the moment, the local market in Mwea is very low.

2) We are planning to do danias and courgettes in Ngong (in a greenhouse). We would appreciate your advice concerning dania and courgette growing. We plan to do this starting next week.

apart from northrift region, where else in kenya can passion fruits be grown?

Where can i get Stevia seeds?

what are the most suitable horticultural crops that can be planted in emuhaya, Vihiga county

can strawberry grow in green hous in westen kenya? how is it grown? what is its climatic condition? how long does it take to be harvested? what is its retailing market price in kenya per kg?

am interested in growing stevia in butula western kenya. can stevia be grown in green house? what is its retailing markek price in kenya? how long does it take to mature? .

want to plant 4 acres of bamboo in s. coast. help me with instructions to get this done; seedlings, how many, their cost, maturity projections, possible market, care, pests and chemicals to control. Can I propagate from existing plants in future. do you survey the land before i plant?

Please how can i grow apples using their seeds

Dear Horti Team, Thanks for all the assistance given to farmers.

I have managed to secure a 5 acre piece of land in Machakos area. My intention with this land is to rotate and plant Watermelons, Butternut Squash and Matomoko. This is the first time I am doing this. I would like to have guidance on:-

1. if this is a worthy venture especially for this area.

2. Who to contact for the initial farm input and what is required

3. And how to go about ensuring that my produce has market.

Your response is highly appreciated.

Am interested in planting open field tomatoes and onions in Mumias Western Kenya. What type of seeds should i go for and how much will it cost for the seeds. Where can i get a pump for a hand dug borehole about 40 feet deep. I have tried Davis & shartliff but their prices are somehow high. Kindly advice.

Where can i buy the dam liners in Kenya?

I am living in dar es salaam and i have a four acre farm. My main interest is to do red onion drip irrigation farming. My question is, does the climate alow such crops? And what type of seeds are recomended to go for? Last but not list,can you briefly advise me on commercial onion farming with in my region if the climate alows growing such crops? Roy roger

i have a one acre piece of land in sotik bomet county in kenya,which is an agricultural area.i have passion of planting potatoes and sweet potatoes.i need sombody who can aid me attain the goals so as the comunity i am in can also benefit from the undertaking. thanks, jonathan

Hi,am a farmer at kwale county.Am really looking for this onion variety F1 hybrid but i am not getting it.How do i get it,please assist me ,thanks.

advise on antisprouting chemical in bulb onion.

how do i get mr joseph muriithi the principal waruhiu atc cell phone number.

am a famer and have harvested jambar f1 onion variety. i have stored it but am not sure of its shelf life. some people are advising against justifying that this variety unlike the medium, its not storable. please advice on shelf life of jambar f1.

am interest information about production of fruits especially bananas,passion fruit,mangoes and pineapples

I am Bernard from Burundi currently living in Ethiopia. I would like to start growing Onion in Burundi especially Jambar F1 and Mercedes F1 as agribusiness. I have money around 300Usd and would like to grow Jambar F1 1ha and Mercedes F1 1ha. Will this money be enough? How many Kilograms of seeds do I need for 1Ha?

How many kilogram of ridomil and Mancozeb do I need? Thank you

i would like know how watermelon are planted esp

i would like know how watermelon are planted esp

I need a detailed information on how to raise gloria F1 cabbage in my farm in Narok south,and advice on market.

Hey,I am the treasurer of a youth group in Juja,Central Kenya and was wondering what it takes to secure the agrivijana loan.This is in terms:- -No of members required, -Duration of existence and any other requirement neccessary. God bless you and Keep up the good work.

Sincerely A.Njau.

I have recently read an article about bamboo farming and would like to try it on an idle piece of land that in the makutano area off Nyeri Nairobi highway on your way to the Mwea rice scheme,can it do well in that area,does require a lot of water?Who can give more information about this product in kenya. thanks n keep well

hi, I hav a land and want to venture into horticulture farming in butula western.ie watermelons sukari f1,hybrid onions, garlics, and passion fruits. q1,i need connection to the horti experts to advice me. I hav no knowledge on the projects. can these veges do wel in butula?

what other necessary conditions and methods of farming, spacing etc?

Am interested in farming with three key areas.Onions,cabbages and potatoes.I want to know more about whether there is fund available for people who want to venture in farming.

Also whether Nyandarua district is good for such kind of farming and if not where else not very far from Nairobi. and last how to market my produce.I have found marketing quite challenging due to middlemen let me know how much yield of these products can I expect from one acre and how much on on average can one get as income.

Please advice and thank you for the good work you are doing.

i have an 1 acre piece of land and am seriously in need of planting onions.kindly do assist me with the advices.

we have 2 acres of land located in Near Nyeri Town and we are interested in Passion fruit farming . what variety are good this area and aslo many plants can we plant on the 2 acres of land . advise on land preparation , fertlizers , Pesticides .

Other than the local town market, advise of other companies / exporters who buy the fruits

My Interest is Tomato farming in a green house. My land is located in Nyeri county 7kM From Nyeri Town . Assist me with the cost of putting up the green house 8x15m and also total cost of planting and chemicals provided by Amiran Kenya . 2. are there companies that can by the ready tomatoes from the farm when ready for harvesting

I'm in Tanzania, my question is what is the dilution rate for the insecticide TWIGATHOATE with active ingredient DIMETHOATE 4O EC

where can i get stevia ready made in kenya?

we offer services like laboratory services like: soil testing, plant, water, nematodes, Animal feed, palnt diseases,fertilizer analysis, and many more..website:www.cropnuts.com we would like to work with you will that be possible???

My name is simon and I just this month as a WaterMelons farmer. I would like to enquire the use of Croixe and Argisoc chemicals as I will be transplanting the seedlings soon. These chemicals were recommended by a friend but would like to have a detail on how to use them.

Hello, My Name is Alex Wanyama. I am currently in Nairobi but have just acquired about 5 acres of farm land in Bugengi, Busia District, in between Busia and Mumias towns. I would love to get into horticulture. I have been reading a lot about passion fruits and would like to give it a go on at least one acre to start with. My Questions are:

1. I have not seen any passions being grown there but was wondering whether the area is conducive for such growth, being a sugar belt region?

2. Where would be the closest place to there to get passion fruit seedlings?

3. What other horticultural plants would do well in the region?

Please advice. Thank you.

I want to use Dutch grown Grand Prix roses on a wedding cake. Are they toxic?

Have dangerous chemicals been used in their production, either pesticides or formaldehyde?

Am interested in planting apples. The farm is at kieni west place called endarasha. I would like to know the following; How many trees i can have per acre, expected yield Duration for planting to harvest. Where to get the seedlings and advice on the species that will do well in that area (adjacent to the aberdares in kieni west, Endarasha.

Startup advice and best practices to optimize yield.

I've two greenhouses which are currently under tomatoes. For some months now, WHITE FLYS have remained a menace. I've tried several chemicals that do not work at all. How can they be controlled? I'll appreciate your assistance.