May 30, 2021

Best Fertilizer for Sorghum

An often neglected nutrient in grain sorghum is sulfur, which improves nitrogen use efficiency and is especially important as yield increases. Growers should strive to keep the nitrogen to sulfur ratio at approximately 15-to-1. In most Kenyan soils, potassium is available in adequate supply for the needs of sorghum.

Adoption of Foliars In Kenyan Market
May 26, 2021

Adoption of Foliars In Kenyan Market

Foliar fertilizer is a fertilizer product which is designed to be applied directly to the leaves of a plant. A number of companies manufacture a range of foliar fertilizers, from organic products safe for use on food crops to more aggressive chemical fertilizers for ornamentals.

May 26, 2021

Growing Maize In An Acidic Soil Environment

Soil pH determines the availability of nutrients in the soil. pH is the level of acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Maize crops grow best at a soil pH of between 5.5 and 7.3, with pH 6.0–6.5 being optimal. In this range, nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium are readily available.

May 26, 2021

Soil Test—Why Is It So Important?

A soil test can determine the current fertility and health of your soil. By measuring both the pH level and pinpointing nutrient deficiencies, a soil test can provide the information necessary for maintaining the most optimal fertility each year.

Best Fertilizer for Rice
May 30, 2021

Best Fertilizer for Rice

Successful production of Paddy Rice such as is the case in Mwea calls for careful management of two important factors; Irrigation water and the Fertilization program.

May 26, 2021

Basics Of Fertilizer Applications

Basic application methods include starter application (banded or popup/furrow), broadcasting, topdressing, side-dressing, or foliar feeding.