Horticulture farming

Horticulture farming

Bernard Okombo

Visits 159

Where it is realized

1 - On-farm

Summary description of agroecological practice

Horticulture farming for economic diversification

Type of agroecological practice

1. Use of locally produced vegetable seeds
2. Economic diversification
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Implementing the practice

I use locally produced vegetable seeds for my kales farming practice
I also farm tomatoes too alongside kales to diversify on my income

Why you use and what you expect from this practice?

1. It is cost effective with vegetables and takes short term to mature.
2. It brings in quick income since vegetables are consumed daily and has market both locally and outside.

Land size

1.0 Acre

Substitution of less ecological alternative

1 - Yes

Details

There is costs reduction on vegetable seeds