ROOT ROT
Avocado trees are very susceptible to root rot, which is caused by the soil-borne fungus Phytophthora cinnamomi (root rot). This is basically the issue of...
ONCE YOUR HASS AVOCADOS MATURE, WHAT DO YOU DO?
The international prefers the organic avocado fruits compared to the fruits produced using chemicals.
THE GREEN GOLD MINE.
At the export market each fruit retails between Kshs.10-20 but still not possible to satisfy the incoming demand.
Post Harvest Practices Of Hass Avocado Fruits To Export
Unlike other fruits which are usually bright and conspicuous avocado usually become duller (brown) in appearance. The fruit is also to be picked before it...
Governor Mutua: Hass avocados are in super high demand in the world
Avocado farming in Kenya presents a good opportunity not only for farmers, but a growing population of young people to venture into. The Kenyan market both domestic...
Why Hass Avocado is the new Cash Crop
For many years, farmers in the central highlands of Kenya have depended on Coffee and tea farming as the main cash crops. Everything was going...
Farmers already earning more from Macadamia nuts and hass Avocados
Jungle Nut Holdings Limited, a Thika-based firm is offering better prices to avocado and macadamia farmers in Kiambu and Murang’a counties. Jungle Nut Holdings Limited...
How to improve your fruit harvest
Growing your own fruit means that you can enjoy the pick of delicious varieties fresh from the tree or bush, turn them into pies, jellies...
Pruning, Hedging and Topping Mature Hass Avocado Trees
The need and desirability to prune or control the growth of mature avocado trees has been a matter of debate for many years. We have...
Why farmers should embrace new Hass avocado variety
Kenya produces an estimated one hundred and fifteen thousand metric tons of avocados annually. Out of this, 70% are grown by small scale farmers. The...