When conversations about fruit farming in Kenya come up, most people immediately think of the most common fruits. Very few farmers talk about custard apples. Yet this unique fruit is quietly becoming one of the hidden opportunities in Kenyan agriculture. Many consumers who taste a ripe custard apple for the first time are surprised by…
A Fruit Many Kenyans Are Yet to Discover Walk through most fruit markets in Kenya and you will easily find mangoes, oranges, avocados, and passion fruits. Persimmons, however, are still a rare sight. This is surprising because the fruit has a delicious taste, attractive appearance, and growing demand among consumers who enjoy trying something different….
Walk into a supermarket in Nairobi, Nakuru, or Limuru and look at the berry section. Blackberries usually sit in small punnets, attract attention quickly, and often sell at a premium price compared with many common fruits. For years, most Kenyan consumers associated berries with imported produce or a few specialised farms. That is changing. Farmers…
Imagine walking through your orchard on a cool morning and seeing branches covered with smooth, brightly coloured fruits ready for harvest. Unlike peaches, which have a soft fuzzy skin, nectarines are smooth, attractive, and often catch the attention of buyers immediately. Their sweet flavour, juicy flesh, and appealing appearance have made them one of the…
There is something special about harvesting fruit from a tree you planted yourself. The excitement of seeing the first flowers appear, watching tiny fruits develop, and finally picking ripe peaches straight from the branches is a rewarding experience for many farmers. Peach farming has always been one of the most attractive fruit farming ventures in…
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