Passion fruit farming has risen to popularity in Kenya as a result of the changing consumer tastes and preferences. Most Kenyans are embracing fresh juices, slowly moving away from carbonated soft drinks and thus the passion fruits demand upsurge. The rise has seen many farmers venture into passion fruit cultivation to fulfil the insatiable demand […]
Sometime in 2019, Caroline Muriithi thought of running a side hustle that would earn her some money. The side hustle, the public health officer figured out, should also work as her retirement plan. After scouting around for a business, she opted to engage in farming. “My parents farmed bananas and other crops in Kirinyaga County
Passion fruit Woodiness Virus Passion fruit woodiness virus may affect stressed plants. Distorted growth, such as crinkled, yellow leaves and woody fruit are a sign of woodiness virus. There is no control but vines may recover once they’re fertilized and watered. If plants are more than a few years old, plant new vines. Fruits Are
