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Discover the secrets to a lucrative onion farming venture in Kenya, where the combination of optimal varieties and expert techniques can yield up to 30 tonnes per acre. This guide highlights top-performing onion varieties, including the renowned Jambar F1, Red Pinnoy F1, Bombay Red, and Texas Grano 502, while showcasing the invaluable support provided by Onion Doctor to smallholder farmers.
Jambar F1 Onion Variety: Maximizing Uniformity and Disease Resistance Jambar F1 stands out as one of Kenya’s most profitable onion varieties, boasting uniform size, high yield, and robust disease resistance. A hybrid variety, it matures in four months, producing up to 30 tonnes per acre. Ideal for both small and large-scale farming, Jambar F1 delivers large, round bulbs with a sweet flavor and extended shelf life.
Red Pinnoy F1 Onion Variety: Adding Color to Profitability Known for its striking deep red color, the Red Pinnoy F1 is a favorite for high-end markets. This hybrid variety matures in four months, offering up to 30 tonnes per acre. Resistant to diseases like downy mildew and purple blotch, its unique red hue, attributed to anthocyanins, caters to the gourmet market’s demand for colorful vegetables.
Bombay Red Onion Variety: Catering to Export Markets with Long Shelf Life With a focus on the export market, the Bombay Red Onion Variety impresses with a long shelf life and robust flavor. Maturity is achieved in four months, yielding up to 25 tonnes per acre. This open-pollinated variety, though susceptible to diseases, offers large, round bulbs, making it an excellent choice for those targeting both local and international markets.
Texas Grano 502 Onion Variety: Local Market Favorite with Sweet Flavor Tapping into the local market demand, the Texas Grano 502 stands out for its high yield, disease resistance, and sweet flavor. Maturing in four months, this open-pollinated variety yields up to 30 tonnes per acre. Its large, round bulbs with a 15 cm diameter make it visually appealing, while its sweet taste caters to local preferences.
Onion Doctor’s Essential Support for Farmers: A Holistic Approach Smallholder farmers across Africa benefit from Onion Doctor’s comprehensive services, providing quality and affordable onion and garlic seedlings, farm planning, soil testing, drip irrigation installation and maintenance, agronomic support, onion and garlic value packs, farm management, e-extension, and on-farm training. This holistic support ensures farmers optimize yields and maximize profits.