WATERMELON FARMING IN KENYA - From Kshs. 50,000 Capital to Kshs. 300,000 Profit

VIDEO DESCRIPTION
In today’s episode of KULIMA NA KENAGRO, we focus on Watermelon farming in Kenya.
Isaac Onderi (Abdallah) formerly a Kenyan Police Officer is a successful Watermelon farmer from Loitoktok, Kajiado County in Kenya.
His Case study is one very inspiring as he credits his current wealth from Farming.
YEAR: 2012
CAPITAL: 50,000 Kshs
PROFIT: 300,000 Kshs

WATERMELON FARMING
Watermelon Seeds Selection /Good Quality Seeds are (Certified, High yielding, High Market Demand, Bear tiny Fruit seeds, Fruits that turn Deep red or pink in full maturity)

STAGES OF WATERMELON GROWING
1. Planting (0 Weeks)
2. Vegetative Growth (1 – 2 Weeks)
3. Early Runner (3 – 5 Weeks)
4. First Flower (5 – 7 Weeks)
5. Fruit Expansion (8 – 9 Weeks)
6. Ripening (10 – 11 Weeks)
7. Harvesting (12 Weeks)

WATERMELON SONKO F1 BY AGRIPACK SEEDS LIMITED (FEATURES)
• It’s a Zebra Variety
• Rind is light green with dark green stripes
• Matures in 70 Days
• Fruit Weighs 10 – 17 Kgs
• Fresh is deep red, crispy & firm
• TSS average at 12 – 13%
• With thick rind that helps in long distance transportation
• High tolerance to YLCV & Mosaic Virus
• Approximately 10 Seeds/gm & 500gm/acre

KENAGRO SUPPLIERS LIMITED (WATERMELON CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS)

FOLIAR FEEDS/ FERTILIZERS
1. Genie Gold 500SL: Break Seed Dormancy/ Helps in Uniform growth/ Stress manager (Pests, Diseases, Cold Weather, Water Supply)
Dose Rate: 15ml/ 20L of Water
Available Packs: 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L, 5L & 20L

2. Microfert Ti: Helps Activate Plant Cells increasing Growth & Improving Photosynthesis/ Promotes Early Maturity/ Increases Fruit Shelf life/ Improves availability of soil fertilizer for plants/ Increases fruit sugar content/ Promotes Budding and increases fruit size/ Enables Good Coloration of Flowers & Fruits.
Dose Rate: 20ml/ 20 L of Water
Available Packs: 250ml, 500ml & 1L

3. Cabozinc SC 56% Liquid Calcium: Calcium helps Prevent Blossom End rot & Fruit abortion/ Zinc facilitates Nutrient intake & Gives immunity to diseases/ Enhances fruit shelf life/ Increases Carbon, Nitrogen ratio responsible for firm and strong crop.
Dose Rate: 40ml/20L of Water
Available Packs: 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L & 5L

FUNGICIDES
1. Top guard 500SC: Helps in: Dumping off, Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose & Leaf Spots
Dose Rate: 20ml/ 20L of Water
Available Packs: 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L & 20L

2. Metameta 720WP: Helps Control Blight (Prevent & Cure)
Dose Rate: 50gms/20L of Water
Available Packs: 50g, 100g, 250g, 1Kg, 2.5 Kg & 5Kg

INSECTICIDES
1. Acetak Top 700WG: Controls Whiteflies, Thrips & Aphids
Dose Rate: 2.5gms/ 2OL of Water
Available Packs: 5g, 25g, 50g, 100g, 1Kg

2. Emmaron 30SC: Controls all stages of Caterpillars
Dose Rate: 10ml/ 20L of Water
Available Packs: 15ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L &5L

3. Ortran 970WG: Controls Melon Fly (Fruit Fly)
Dose Rate: 10 – 30g/ 20L of Water
Available Packs: 50g, 100g, 500g, 1Kg, 25Kg

4. Vendex 50EC: Controls Cutworms
Dose Rate: 12ml/ 20L of Water
Available Packs: 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml & 1L

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