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    How to identify and control Tuta Absoluta in open field tomato farming
    When the pests suck the sap off the plant then there will be poor leaves and the vegetative part of the plant will be weak. Some pests that attack tomato plants include the white flies, red spider mites, and thrips. The diseases that attack tomatoes include the late blight and the early blight. If the […]
    Duration: 03:47:00
    Learn the New Potato seed variety for French Fries from Kirinyaga Seed Company
    Advantages One of the advantages of the java variety is that it has a long shelf life of up to 3 months in aerated conditions. Java has a smooth skin finish making it suitable for French fries making. Java also has a high resistance to late and early blight- one of the most common problems […]
    Duration: 15:16:00
    How to plant cabbages step by step
    Before planting the farmer should take their soil to the lab for testing in order to know the soil acidity, the diseases in the soil, and the nutrition value of the soil. Soil testing allows the farmer to know the fertilizer to use, the soil disease to treat or the soil pests to be controlled. […]
    Duration: 10:09:00
    What to do and what not to do in Watermelon vegetative and fruiting stage.
    Mulching can be done in areas where the land is moist or the farmer depends on rain as it prevents fungal diseases. However, farmers using irrigation don’t necessarily need to do mulching. There is presence of pests like the red spider mite which start attacking the plant from when the leaves form up to the […]
    Duration: 06:37:00
    How Spacing increase and affect Tomatoes fruit production
    Every tomato farmer’s main target is to produce many good and quality fruits for example to produce about five fruits per branch. Mostly this can be achieved through good managerial skills like good spacing of about one meter apart from one plant to another. More stems does not guarantee more production of fruits but results to […]
    Duration: 05:01:00
    The pest that attacks tomatoes during rain season and how to Manage them.
    Most common pests in tomatoes include; tuta absoluta, spider mite and thrips, but they mostly strike in hot seasons and they are very minimal in rainy seasons unless it’s a new variant that comes with the rainy season. Bollworm In rainy seasons the most common pest is usually the American bollworm or the African bollworm. […]
    Duration: 06:35:00
    How to prepare for Green Capsicum/Sweet pepper farming
    Capsicum or green capsicum is mostly done in open field. Before starting planting green capsicum always make sure to check on the market pricing and trend. Harvesting When taken care of well capsicum can be harvested  for a period of 3- 5months. After checking and identifying that the market is good check the pathology of […]
    Duration: 05:35:00
    How to Plant tomatoes under farrow irrigation and things to consider
    Big percentage of tomatoes consumed in Kenya and the whole of east Africa is mostly grown under furrow irrigation, which is very common in these areas. Furrow irrigation For a successful furrow irrigation the gradient, water availability and above all soil available must be checked. For a successful furrow irrigation, the soil must have a […]
    Duration: 07:28:00
    Simple steps to manage and succeed in Colour/Greenhouse Capsicum/pepper farming
    After planting your greenhouse the first thing, do soil testing to ensure it’s free from pests and diseases and is nutritious, this guides you on which products to use. Choose the best variety according to your market needs then propagate it and bring it to the greenhouse. After planting drenches your plants to prevent fungal […]
    Duration: 05:31:00
    How to manage onions Nursery (3nd Epsd)
    The biggest threat when it comes to onions nursery management is often attack by pests and diseases. the most common disease i the nursery is dumping off which attacks the roots area. Nursery management Dumping off can be prevented using products rich in metal axial and mancozeb. Cutting insects is also a big threat and […]
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