Farming Juicy Oranges: The Complete Guide. Orange farming has been happening in Kenya since the early 1900s and is among one of the most consumed foods in Kenya. There are several orange varieties grown in Kenya but the Washington Naval and recently introduced pixie varieties are most widely grown. The bright orange, sweet and juicy […]
Valencia and Washington navel (seedless) are the main varieties of oranges in Kenya. Matures after 2-3 years, Washington navel is a seedless variety bigger and tastier compared to Valencia which does well in warm and dry climate. Grafting with lemons on both varieties are hardy and matures with a short period of time. On average
Mandarins and oranges have been released for licensing in the Southern Hemisphere and North America The Citrus Breeding Program of Uruguay has announced that is has released a new set of mandarins and oranges through the National Citrus Consortium. According to the programme, the varieties are the result of 30 years of research and development
Below are the most common causes of curling citrus, along with ways to manage them: Pests Disease Water stress Weather Or all of the above Drought Drought stress is the most common cause of leaf curl in citrus, but is also the easiest to remedy. If leaves begin to curl inward while retaining their green
Lemon is not a luxury item, it is a necessity that can be found in every household. And hence, demands are growing every year. Lemon farming can be highly rewarding if done properly. Ideally you can plant up to 150 orange trees per acre. Maximum production is only attained after your trees must have produced
