Garlic Farming in Kenya: Best Garlic Varieties in Kenya
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In Kenya, several garlic varieties can be successfully grown. The choice of the best garlic variety depends on factors such as local climate, market demand, and personal preference. Here are a few popular garlic varieties that have been known to perform well in Kenya:
Garlic varieties that Grow in Kenya
Three main varieties of garlic grown in Kenya are;
Soft-neck variety
The most common Garlic varieties grown in Kenya are soft-neck. It has a paper-like skin and is white. It is widespread in the Kenyan market as a result. On each head, this variety yields fewer big cloves. It has a strong scent and is also powerful and delicious. Examples include Rwandan giant,Arusha
Hard-neck variety
The flavor and smell of hard-neck garlic are powerful and sweetly fragrant. Each head’s cloves will be bigger and fewer. Its skin can be easily and quickly removed. For the Kenyan market, it is typically not preferable because it is quickly perishable.
Elephant garlic variety
Elephant garlic has a massive head made up of enormous cloves. These may be discoverable at supermarket shops. You may add elephant garlic to your food to give it a gentle flavor and aroma. Examples include Moyale,Ethiopia giant.
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