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Tomatoes are a key vegetable crop in Kenya, valued both for their nutritional content—rich in vitamins A, C, and lycopene—and their versatility in fresh and processed forms. They grow best in warm, moderately humid climates with temperatures between 15°C and 25°C, and require well-drained, organic-rich soils with a pH of 5 to 7.5. Proper soil analysis is essential before fertilizer application to ensure optimal growth and yield.
Cabbage requires cool to warm temperatures (15–25°C) with well-distributed rainfall with a well-drained, fertile loamy soils with a pH of 5.5–6.8.
Papaya thrives in warm climates with well-drained soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Commonly propagated from seeds, papayas begin fruiting within 6–9 months after planting. Proper spacing, timely fertilization, and pest management are key to achieving optimal yields.
Damping-off is a common problem when greenhouse or field seedlings are grown in wet or infected soils.
Bacterial spot is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria. Bacterial spot develops on seedlings and mature plants.
Septoria leaf spot symptoms usually first appear on the older, lower leaves and stem when plants are setting fruit.
Leaf symptoms of bacterial speck consist of small black spots (approximately ⅛ to ¼ inch in diameter)
Thrips mode of feeding is through puncturing the epidermal layer of the host and sucking the cell contents.
Tomato spotted wilt virus is transmitted by various species of thrips, including the western flower thrips, the onion thrips, and the chili thrips.
The Fall Army Worm has caused havoc in most parts of the country. It attacks maize and is also prevalent in sorghum and sugar cane.
Bean farming guide from nursery bed to harvest.
Watermelon can be first done in a nursery bed, but it's commonly sowed directly in the seedbed (farm).