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Profitable Crops You Can Grow During Heavy Rainfall Season

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There are variety of crops which do very well during rainy seasons in Kenya. Some of these crops are as follows:

Beans. In Kenya, there are several varieties of beans which grow successfully. Rose Coco, Mwitemania, Wairimu, Mwezi Moja, Canadian W, and KK 15 are a few among them. After planting, the crop can be harvested 70 to 120 days later, however certain types require less time. Eight to ten 90 kg bags of beans can be produced from an acre.

Carrots. Carrots. A farmer can anticipate harvesting 15 to 20 tons of carrots per acre on average. The cost is roughly Ksh50 per kilogram on average, although it varies with the seasons and state of the market. Experts estimate that under typical market conditions, a farmer cultivating carrots can make approximately Sh500,000 per acre with proper agronomic procedures. How Insurance Can Strengthen Our Agricultural Value Chain's Resilience.

Maize. Maize, is in high demand on the market. For short-season types, the crop is harvested after 3–4 months, and for long-season kinds, it may take up to 10 months or longer. Both when the maize is dry and green can be harvested. The manner of harvesting that is chosen will depend on how the maize will be used. The Tegemeo Institute estimates that growing maize on an acre in Kenya will cost a farmer about Sh26,000. This price covers the cost of labor, fertilizer, seedlings, and the control of pests and diseases. On average, the crop can produce 16 bags per acre in small-scale systems and 20 bags per acre in large-scale systems. The typical price at which a 90 kilogram bag of maize is sold.

Spinach. This vegetable is among the most profitable options available to farmers for planting during rainy season. Due to population growth and growing knowledge of the nutritional advantages of eating leafy greens, there is a rapid increase in demand for spinach. The crop requires just four weeks from the time seedlings are transplanted to maturity, and it thrives in chilly climates between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius. It takes five to seven days for the crop to be ready for another harvest after the first one.

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