Category Ornamental Trees, Herbs & Spices

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a rhizomatous crop grown primarily for its aromatic underground stems, which are used fresh, dried, powdered, processed and in food and beverage products. In Kenya, interest…

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), commonly and locally known in Kenya as dhania, is one of the fastest-turning culinary herbs that can be grown for fresh leaves, dried seed, or both….

Ginger is increasingly attracting Kenyan farmers because it is a high-value spice with applications in fresh food, beverages, processing, baking, herbal products, and food manufacturing. It can generate substantial returns…

As demand for herbs continues to grow in Kenya’s hospitality, health, and food industries, farmers are increasingly exploring alternative crops that can generate income from relatively small land sizes. Among…

Black pepper is often called the “King of Spices,” and for good reason. It is the world’s most widely traded spice, used daily in homes, restaurants, food processing industries, and…

In many parts of Kenya, especially in semi-arid and drought-prone regions, farmers are increasingly looking for crops and trees that can withstand harsh conditions while providing multiple benefits. Neem is…

Why Cloves Are Attracting Interest Among Kenyan Farmers Cloves are among the world’s most valuable spice crops, prized for their strong aroma, medicinal properties, and wide use in the food,…

Chives may not dominate agricultural conversations in Kenya the way maize, tomatoes, or even garlic do, but this quiet herb has been building a reliable commercial case for itself over…

Garlic sits in an interesting position in Kenyan agriculture. It is one of the most consistently demanded crops in the country, consumed daily in households, hotels, restaurants, and food processing…