Agriculture has been one of the most means of survival for many Kenyan. Kenya has fertile lands that can be grown any crops. More so, many parts of the country have water which can be used for irrigation during the dry seasons. Growing crops should not only be for your family use but also should be cultivated for sale. Here are four crops to grow for commercial purposes:
Passion fruitsPassion fruit seedlings and supplies are cheap to buy. Kenyan population is moving slowly from carbonated soft drinks to fresh juices. The demand for passion fruit has become high in recent times. Therefore, investing in this crop production will bring you profits within the first harvest.
StrawberriesThe demand for strawberries is also very high in Kenya. Companies which produce products such as yoghurt, ice cream, jam and perfumes are in demand for this fruit. They get most of supply from imports. Therefore, it’s a clear indication that investing in this crop will give you profits. The good thing about this crop is that it can grow in any part of the country provided there is sufficient water supply and stable temperatures.
MushroomsKenyan mushroom farmers have been flourishing in profits. They are dependent on land and rains to grow. More so, exotic mushrooms like oyster and shiitake can be grown indoors without soil. Mushroom demand is high with researching showing that only 500 tonnes of mushroom is produced but its demand is 1200 tonnes per year.
OnionsOnions are used every day in almost all our homes. These are crops that enjoy great demands year in year out. More so, they require limited gardening skills to cultivate them. Their seedlings and supplies are affordable to normal Kenyans. More so, they are available to our local groceries.