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    How and Why you should Prune your Okra
    Okra management First, always cut off leaves near okra pod harvested and prune it to provide space and to reduce competition among  plants for light.
    Duration: 14:17:00
    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: 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: 06:35:00
    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 […]
    Duration: 08:26:00
    Gloria F1 Cabbage performance Review
    One of the best and superior cabbage variety is the gloria f1.  Before planting make sure to inspect the market to get the needs of the customer. Most markets are in need of big cabbages ir-regardless of the variety.. Gloria f1 variety weighs between 3-6kg  if well fed with a maturity period of 70-90days depending on […]
    Duration: 09:05:00
    How to Take care of open field tomatoes during rain season and why supporting tomatoes is important
    Tomatoes should be well taken care of especially during the rainy season to avoid disease disturbances. In the rainy season, pest infestation reduces while tomatoes become vulnerable to diseases for they do well in humid and cold weather. To avoid these diseases plant the sticks to support the tomatoes by using gunny sacks strings to […]
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