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Closed on MondaysTuesday to Friday 9.30 am - 6.00 pmSaturday 9.30 am - 5.30 pmOpen on Sundays 10.30 am - 4.30 pm percent of the red onions in Kenya are imported from Tanzania, as indicated by Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) 2014 report. Kenyan Farmers have been doing their best to address the demand and close the gap, but there is still more supply to be achieved. makes the Red Bulb Onion a very attractive commercial investment for the Kenyan market at the moment, since local production is not types of onions farmed in Kenya are bulb onions and spring onions. The best areas suited for farming being Karatina, Oloitoktok, Naivasha, Kieni, Emali and Mai Mahiu. onions take 3 to 4 months to reach maturity. Short rains are great for bulb onions since they can be harvested between January andLocal farmers are able to benefit during this time period,
since there is low supply of onions from Tanzania at this time of theAfter the long rains of March, the price of these onions hike and farmers who harvest after these period make good profit margins. shows red onion prices in Mombasa are going at Ksh 1,174 per 15 kg bag while the highest prices are in Eldoret, at Ksh 1,491 per 15 kgHeavy rains experienced in the months of May and June in these areas have contributed to the price hikes. onions are easy to plant. You can even plant them at your kitchenThey are commonly used in vegetable salads or as seasoning inSome of the health benefits of spring onions include lower blood sugar and decreasing blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Of the two types, bulb onions are more popular than the spring ones due to their long shelf life and sweet taste. Currently, there are two different varieties of bulb onions in theThere is the small, thin and firmly layered onion that has a strong pungent smell from Tanzania.
The second one is the big loosely held variety that is grown locally, in Kenya. perform well in well drained, fertile, sandy loam, non-compactedThe ideal pH is 5.8 to 6.8. Onion farming is a worthy venture since it’s possible to grow onions throughout the year viaSoil test with accredited laboratories is advised. ideal temperatures onions need to grow are between 13 – 35 degreesThis means that onions can grow in most parts of Kenya. However, to maximize production in areas such as Ukambani and some parts in the Coastal area, one needs to invest in a greenhouse andThis is because greenhouses will optimize the temperatures since these areas are hot and irrigation will provide the much needed water. Onions are a cool season crop. Ukambani and the Coastal region are extremely dry. terms of requirements, apart from land that is an obvious fact, other requirements are DAP Fertilizer and seedlings. 1 kg of seedlings can be used in 1 acre while 20 grams of DAP Fertilizer is applied per
should note that there are different seed varieties and they perform differently under different conditions. available in Kenya include Red Creole, Red Pinnoy, Jambar 1 and RedThe most popular seed variety in Kenya is the Jambar F1 since it produces high yield and the size of its onions are bigger. facing Onion Farming in KenyaRains or Excess Watering: Too much rains or excess watering can water log the crop. If the rain in your area is too much, focus on growing the crop during the shortYou can also raise the beds to ensure the water flows out ofAvoid excessive watering of your onions. The best type of irrigation on onions is drip irrigation. be avoided as it causes fungal diseases. diseases that affect onions include Downy Mildew, Bacterial Soft Rots, Pink/White Root, Botrytis, and Rusts. Use herbicides to get rid pests that attack onions include maggots, thrips, nematodes and theUse pesticides from accredited brands to get rid of the
can also destroy your crop and should be removed occasionally either physically or through the use of herbicides. In one season, there should be at least 2 – 3 weeding sessions. best time to do the harvesting is during the dry season. a calendar and record the essential dates to ensure you harvest atBulb onions are ready for harvesting once they form a shiny membranous cover around the bulbs or when the foliage withers. Spring onions are ready for harvesting when they are 15 centimeters tall and 1.5 centimeters thick. is done by pulling the bulbs and then chopping off the leaves. then dry the bulbs in the sun before storing the produce. is experiencing the lowest prices at the moment at 825 kshs per 15 attributed to Nairobi being the capital city and many farmers who produce the vegetable are in areas closely bordering it, such as Karatina, Mai Mahiu, Emali and Kieni having easy access to theGet more market analysis from our Price