Annie nyaga is one of the most successful watermelon farmers in kenya. Watermelon is popular in kenya because the fruit is in high demand during hot seasons. In kenya, it is done mostly in hot regions like makueni, machakos, kajiado and the. The yield of watermelon varies according to the system of cultivation, season and several other factors. Watermelon farming in kenya 2020 watermelon growing. Dropping out of school due to lack of school meant that kariuki musyoka had to work harder than his peers in order to earn a living.
Data was collected on total number of female flowers per plant, main vine length. They are highyielding, mature faster and do well in the market, says annie who farms under the trade name farm2home. Watermelon citrullus lanatus belongs to the cucurbitaceae family and is a. Very good information what about the pdf ebook for farmers.
Farmers switch from maize to watermelons in search of profits. Watermelon is propagated by seeds, directly planted in the field or raised in the nursery before transplanting. This booklet offers you a step by step guide to growing your own watermelons. Some varieties have seeds while others are seedless. Genetic diversity and relatedness were assessed among three most common commercial watermelon cultivars in kenya.
An official from simlaw seeds said an investor can earn at least sh1 million from watermelon farming after spending. Potato farming is one of those businesses that can either make or break you. Watermelon farming, cultivation information guide agri. Farmers in kenyas rift valley have traditionally been a maize and wheat crowd. Pdf growth and yield performance of watermelon during. Watermelon farming in kenya in 2020 is a very lucrative. In this article, we will learn how to farm watermelon in kenya. In fact, if not managed, it can cause up to 80% crop. The trade he knew well then was farming and that is what he chose to venture into. Meet anita, grew from 1 acre to 7 acres of water melon. It is ninetytwo percent water, making it the ideal fruit when it is hot and one is thirsty.
Japan international cooperation agency jica kenya office. Modernday watermelon farming without using cutlasshoe. They are a good source of water in the diets of human beings but can also be used for making jams and other preservatives including jell preparation. With high yields, short maturity period and ready market, commercial watermelon farming is being embraced by kenyan farmers as high return cash crop. Pdf high yield is a major goal for watermelon citrullus lanatus breeders. Wait until the watermelons have outgrown the most vulnerable stage where a. Read on about soil preparation and other tips for watermelons and succeed. Growing watermelons be knowledgeable about watermelons this booklet offers you a step by step guide to growing your own watermelons.
I settled for watermelon farming in kenya because they do very well in mbeere. Pdf growth and yield performance of watermelon during dry and. Fertilize with a phosphate fertilizer at planting, 34 weeks. It looks at things like planting, weeding, pests and diseases, harvesting and storage and value addition. Watermelon farming greenlife crop protection africa. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Farmers switch from maize to watermelons in search. Pdf in the tropics, low yield of watermelon citrullus lanatus var. Watermelon is a warm season crop which cannot do well in cold places.
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