watermelon farming business plan - WITH WATERMELON FARMING IN KENYA IT TAKES 100 DAYS TO GROW KSH.40,000 TO KSH.400,000
*WITH WATERMELON FARMING IT TAKES 100 DAYS TO GROW KSH.40,000 TO KSH.400,000* We live in a beautiful country indeed. Our potential for agri-business is immense, our land is fertile and our people are hard workers. Thanks to a fast growing demand for fresh grocery, demand for agricultural products such as watermelons has grown exponentially over the last few years. Today I want to share some important tips about watermelon farming. *How To Grow Your Ksh.40,000 Into Ksh.400,000 In A 100 Days* *#1: Get the Seeds* High quality seeds are available at Kenya Seeds Company and Simlaw Seeds Company outlets. At the moment 500 grams of seeds is retailing at Ksh.12,500 and it can serve up to 1 acre. Keep in mind that because watermelon produce large vines, you need to leave a space of at least 1.5 metres between rows. This leafy crop should be grown away from any shade so that it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. *#2: Choose the Right Variety* The variety of wate...