Farmers in Murang’a County are increasingly turning to fruit farming, citing higher yields and improved profitability. They say fruit farming offers better returns compared to traditional tea and coffee farming, which has long dominated the region. Across various parts of Murang’a County, fruit farming is emerging as a profitable alternative, with farmers reporting improved incomes […]
Tree tomato farming is gaining momentum in the Kenyan market due to the demand for the fruit, in both the juicing and fresh fruit market. Tamarillo plants are an attractive, fast growing, semi-woody, small tree that can grow to 15 feet in ideal conditions, but will tolerate pruning to maintain it as a low shrub.
Introduction Tree tomato also known as Tamarillo is an egg-shaped edible fruit. The fruit contains high levels of fiber, vitamin A, B, C E and K and minerals, specifically iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous and is low in calories. It is an important source of pectin, carotene, and protein. Vitamin C, E and B-carotene (pro-vitamin
