As its a tropical plant you need to get the soil right for optimal growth. Its during this stage that clumps of ginger are lifted carefully with a. Growing ginger stepbystep tips on how to grow ginger root. It is valued in medicine as a carminative and stimulant of the gastrointestinal tract. Its during this stage that clumps of ginger are lifted carefully with a spade or digging fork. Moses karimi githaiga has been farming garlic for about six years now in kiawara, a hamlet in kieni sub county, about 35 kilometres from nyeri town. If planting in rows, keep each piece 8 inches 20 cm apart. Storing store onions in a cool, dry, wellventilated location, such as a garage or cellar.
As such, whether you are interested in starting on a small scale or establishing a large scale agrofarming business, one thing you cannot do without is your business plan. Dry ginger is used for the manufacture of oil, oleoresin, essence, soft drink, nonalcoholic beverages and vitaminesed effervescent soft drinks. Mar 18, 2016 garlic, capsicum and ginger are my secret to staying a happy farmer ides. With its ready usage in most homesteads, it is a fact that you will never go wrong when it comes to onion farming. Smallholder farming presents a logistical challenge due to the fragmentation of production into. Ginger farming organic, planting, harvesting, yield agri. Traders from kenya too flock her farm to buy the produce. Groundnut farming project report, cost and profit details coconut cultivation project report, farming profits soyabean cultivation project report, crop economics. Read more general info about the plants pick one that is plump, has smooth skin and established growth buds. Ginger helps relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhoea and stomach cramping. Source and buy herbs and spices from any country across all regions in africa. You can find ornamental ginger plants with vibrant flowers at a plant nursery, but these are often inedible. Ginger root has high demand in national and international markets due to its excellent uses and benefits. We produce garlic seeds from our own farms in mau narok, nakuru county.
When fully mature, leaves turn yellow and start drying up gradually untill thy drop off. Herbs and spices available from north africa, central africa, eastern africa, southern africa, western africa. Situated at over 6,000 feet above sea level, this area. Ginger farming about ginger farming guide, process,profit. Ginger is ready for harvest in 810 months depending upon the maturity of the variety. Choose ginger roots technically rhizomes that are plump and free of wrinkles, with visible eyes small points. Ginger is one of excellent spice crops cultivated in asia and india accounts for 40 % of the worlds ginger production. Pproduction guidelines roduction guidelines ffor garlicor. Many farmers in kenya lack information on ginger farming, the reason why the crop is rarely grown in the country, despite a huge market.
Ginger harvesting and post harvest handlin in africa. The first ever stak seed trade assocaition of kenya congress and expo took place in nairobi from the th 15th november. A great deal of basic information was provided by dr joseph r. Chilli pepper farming in kenya is one of the many profitable farming ventures we have in the country today. If planting in pots, plant one piece per large pot 14 in. Jun 07, 2012 garlic farming agribusiness is quite lucrative. A pdf copy is sent via email once one purchases the germinated cloves.
Before you begin onion farming you need to check and confirm market availability, price of the onions and the variety of the plant. Garlic and onion farming in kenya guide onion farming in kenya based on the 2014 food and agriculture organizations, more than fifty percent of all the red onions that are used in kenyan homesteads came from the neighboring country, tanzania. Growing ginger is hard work but very profitable daily monitor. Mulching ginger beds with green leaves is an important operation in ginger farming. Highly varied climatic and geographic regions are available in kenya, covering a part of indian ocean coastline, several large rivers, swamps and other water lands, a portion of the largest freshwater lake in africa and all of those support an. Ginger crop cultivation ginger farming guide indiaagronet. Lack of quality seeds is also a major challenge for ginger. The seed rhizome looks similar to the mature ginger you find in the grocery store however unlike the supermarket ginger, this seed ginger is certified diseasefree and certified organic. I will soon be coming to kenya to see those who are starting ginger farming. Ginger is one of the spices crops which is grown throughout the different portion of the world, mostly in the asian continent such as india, china, etc. The development of the agroprocessing industry may also promote employment generation, and contribute to enterprise development, diversification of rural economies, and import substitution, among other things.
Cobbinahs practical guide on snail farming in west africa. Mar 08, 2015 mulching ginger beds with green leaves is an important operation in ginger farming. Getting the best from your jambar f1 monsanto africa. Pproduction guidelines roduction guidelines ffor garlicor garlic. Farmers can make gold out of it, if they follow the proper farm management practices. In mtii village, and mamba miamba ward in same district, almost everyone grows ginger.
Jul 22nd 2016 50 percent of the red onions in kenya are imported from tanzania, as indicated by food and agriculture organisations fao 2014 report. Onion farming in kenya can be done in greenhouses and open gardens. She used the money to buy seeds, but soon realised that she needed more to invest in a proper drip irrigation system. Gtbank guaranty trust bank account name chudioji chukwuka account no 0044157183. Ginger is considered as a profitable commercial cash crop plants to grow. Garlic grows best in well drained fertile soils that are high in organic matter.
Forget the millions of shillings you will reap from the planting and selling your chillies in and out of kenya, chillies just like most vitamin crops have a high nutrient content and contains vitamin a, vitamin b, vitamin c and other valuable minerals such as potassium, manganese. Kenya is endowed with many aquatic resources with successful aquacultural potentials. Or you can use part of the root and it will continue to grow. Ginger farming organic, planting, harvesting, yield. Onion is a natural spice that is used to flavor foods. Currently, she has three acres of ginger and mobilises farmers to export the spice to kenya. This was supplemented by literature and internet research, as well as through contacts with african experts on the subject. It is popular for its aromatic rhizomes which are used both as spice and medicine. Growing ginger tangawizi in kenya, from planting to. Buy herbs and spices from any country across africa. The crop has a good and growing market in kenya, due to its culinary and medicinal value. Garlic farm nakuru garlic farm kenya welcome to garlic. In kenya, regions in western and around lake victoria presents more suitable growing conditions but, ginger thrives well in most parts of the country. Where to buy garlic seeds in kenya 07237642 youtube.
Wider working paper 20179 the agroprocessing industry and its potential for structural transformation of the ghanaian economy nkechi s. Incorporating compost or wellrotted manure into heavy soils will result in the soil being friable and suitable for production. Perimeter shamba group members plowing a plot for dry season, organic vegetables at nyumbani village, kitui. We are indebted to horizon communications ltd, who assisted with the editorial work, layout and printing of this booklet. Nairobi and mombasa in kenya, and mutukula at ugandatanzania border, sudan and dr congo. Jan 08, 2017 we produce garlic seeds from our own farms in mau narok, nakuru county. Production, processing and marketing of ginger in southern ethiopia. A burgeoning european appetite for basil, a versatile aromatic herb in the mint family, has opened a window of opportunity for farmers in nakuru county in kenya who are now earning up to. Mount kenya project the mount kenya project is located on the base of mount kenya, in and around the city of nanyuki. I use 1 part compost to 1 part good garden soil with some sand thrown in. Ginger root is also used to treat nausea related to both motion sickness and morning sickness.
Commercially ginger is found in various forms like dry ginger, raw ginger, blanched ginger, ginger oil, ginger candy, ginger beer, etc. Ginger is utilized widely as a spice, for pickles, candies and as a medicinal herb. Ginger is a rhizome that grows underground from a seed piece sometimes called the mother. If you dont have any ginger plants to get root divisions from, then a fresh root from the store is fine to use. Wider working paper 20179 the agroprocessing industry. Kieni is considerably hot and dry and has black cotton soil, conditions which.
We are a reliable agribusiness consultancy who have slowly and painstakingly built our. Kieni is considerably hot and dry and has black cotton soil, conditions which favour tolerant crops such as onions. One acre of garlic will yield about 7 tons of garlic bulbs. However true this is, you need to ensure that you pay attention to the favorable growth. Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid by increasing the production of digestive fluids and saliva. Garlic, capsicum and ginger are my secret to staying a happy farmer ides. Plant each piece of ginger 24 inches 510 cm below loose soil, with the buds pointing upward. The booklet is inspired by the knowledge that smallholder farmers in kenya contribute 95% of the high value agricultural produce that is marketed in highend outlets nationally and internationally. She started growing the fruit on her parents threeacre farm with a capital outlay of sh20,000. Aug 23, 2016 we highlight a few things that are crucial when it comes to growing of garlic.
Wider working paper 20179 the agroprocessing industry and. Pdf production, processing and marketing of ginger in. We highlight a few things that are crucial when it comes to growing of garlic. Annie nyaga is one of the most successful watermelon farmers in kenya. At a farm gate price of 150 per kg, the gross income per acre will be about 7,000. If you have established ginger plants then this is easy to do. After payment text your name and your email address to 08060565721 and youll receive your pig farming business plan in nigeria pdf feasibility study. As many suppliers use a retardant to stop them sprouting in the shops, then soaking the roots in a bowl of water for 24 hours to remove this retardant is a good idea. Garlic is now spread throughout the world as both a vegetable crop but mostly classified as a herb or a medicinal plant. Earn a million in 6 months by growing an acre of garlic. Growing ginger is hard work but very profitable daily. It can be produced in many countries but it does best in moist, tropical conditions. Mal formation and di fficulty when harvesting bulbs may result when garlic has been planted in heavy, clay soils.
Apart from being an organic manure, it helps in soil and water conservation. Kenyan farmers have been doing their best to address the demand and close the gap, but there is still more supply to be achieved. Introduction ginger is one of the earliest important species grown in the western hemisphere reported to be a native of southeast asia. The garlic farming guide includes stepbystep instructions on selection and preparation of land, planting, harvesting and storage, and marketing. Earn a million in 6 months by growing an acre of garlic herb.
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