Frequently Asked questions: Onion Farming in Kenya
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Question: Are all onion varieties suited for all places?
Answer: No, we have varieties that do well in hot low altitude areas such Neptune f1, Redcoach F1 ,Jambar F1 and varieties that do well in colder high altitude areas such as Russet F1,Malbec F1. Broadly, short day varieties do well in cooler areas while long day varieties do well in hotter areas.
Question: How many seedlings fit in an acre?
Answer: 150,000 to 180,000 pieces depending on irrigation method and spacing used.
Question: How long do onions take to mature after transplanting?
Answer: Three months
Question: How long do onions take in the nursery before transplanting
Answer: 6 weeks.
Question: What is the yield of onions / acre?
Answer: 12 to 15 tonnes /acre
Question: What is the average farm gate price of onions per acre?
Answer: 40 Ksh /Kg
Question: What are the common Pest and Diseases.
Answer: Common pest includes, Thrips, Mite and Leaf Miners. Common Diseases are: Downy mildew, Leaf blight, Purple blotch and Maggot rot.
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Question: Are all onion varieties suited for all places?
Answer: No, we have varieties that do well in hot low altitude areas such Texas grano F1 and varieties that do well in colder high altitude areas such as Cyelon F1 . Broadly, short day varieties do well in cooler areas while long day varieties do well in hotter areas.
Question: How many seedlings fit in an acre?
Answer: 150,000 to 180,000 pieces depending on irrigation method and spacing used.
Question: How long do onions take to mature after transplanting?
Answer: Three months
Question: What is the yield of onions / acre?
Answer: 12 to 15 tonnes /acre
Question: What is the average farm gate price of onions per acre?
Answer: 40 Ksh /Kg
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