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How To Grow Coriander - Dhania Farming

              Written By Peter Otieno Coriander is a green leafy herb popularly known as dhania in Kenya and is used as a spice in stews and kachumbari. Kachumbari is a salad made by mixing freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, chili pepper and coriander leaves. It has a pleasant aroma and adds flavor to foods which makes it a favorite spice. Coriander has a short period of maturity that is from six to eight weeks and can easily be grown in pots and buckets apart from the farm. It grows in well drained soil and requires enough sunlight and water for germination. Dhania's flexibility allows it to be grown in different ways which include: 1. In pots and buckets - this is suitable for persons who live in urban centers and have a small space. 2. In green houses - for farmers who are into large scale and commercial farming. 3. In seedbeds - for small scale farmers and individuals that grow for home consumption. In this article, we will focus on growing coriande...
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How To Start A Fruit Garden - 7 Step Guide

    Written by Peter Otieno Eating fruits? What a better and faster way to get vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, A, calcium and fiber necessary within our body. All you do is just wash, cut or peel the fruit, then eat raw. As people all over the world continue to add fruits in their diet either as an appetizer or desert hence the need for more fruit gardens to meet the demand. A fruit garden is simply a type of garden whereby trees that bear edible fruits are planted. It can also be referred to as an orchard, vineyard or fruit farm. Some of the fruit trees grown include apple, mango, lemon, grapes, orange, berries, banana and avocado trees. Fruit trees are considered to be perennial crops in that you only plant once, take care and maintain them until they mature. Afterwards, they will start bearing fruits and you can harvest your produce season after season and year after year as opposed to a crop like maize which you plant then harvest the first season and in the next sea...
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Simple Way To Grow Scallions (Green Onions)

By Peter Otieno. It is popularly known as "Kitunguu" in Kenya. Scallions, Green or Bunching onion is a type of onion which does not form a bulb. It has a tube-like structure with a white reddish color from its root towards middle part of the stem and a green color from middle of stem to its tip. Scallions grow well in drained fertile soils and full sunlight. They are great in food recipe and salads. Scallions contain vitamin C for healthy strong bones. They help in preventing flu or cold due to their antibacterial properties. Green onions have vitamin A and C that help strengthen body immunity. In addition, green onions contain fiber which enhances food digestion, furthermore improve blood circulation and help regulate blood sugar levels. As I delve into the steps, keep in mind we are not using seeds. Sourcing Direct From The Market: After you have prepared your garden or land, visit a market near you and buy fresh bunches of scallions from vendors and ensure they haven't...
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