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ONIONS | 1 Acre Breakdown

To attain the highest ROI, ensure to use the right variety, correct seedrate, proper irrigation, nutrition and spraying.

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Investment Period: 4-5 months
Seedrate: 1kg
Variety: Neptune, Bombay red, red creole, Bejo
Expected tonnes : 15
Average price per kg: 55Ksh
ROI 😜
Invested: 150K - 200K

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✔️ These above figures differ from farm to farm
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STAGE 1

Land Acquisition

Installations

Soil Test

Seeds Acquisition

Nursery Establishment

Sowing

Nursery Management

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Land Acquisition
The area has to be hot with lots of sunshine and a permanent source of water. Onions need such climate and a lot of water for optimum growth and high yields.
Ensure the acquired land is cleared of all bushes, trees or rocks.

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INSTALLATION

This is where you do irrigation systems installation depending on your prefered method.

Drip irrigation cost is approximately 150,000/-
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Basin Irrigation Cost is: 65,000/-

Drip irrigation has more advantages than flood irrigation.

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SOIL TEST

Soil testing is a very important step when it comes to Onion Production.

@Cropnuts, could you emphasize on how important it is to do a soil test. Please indicate the costs too!

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SEED ACQUISITION

Take time to understand your region and study the various seeds that can perform well within your region.

Having the right seeds is key to a successful venture.

Visit @Simlaw_Seeds @amiran_kenya @Syngenta for more info about seeds

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NURSERY BEDS
You can put up raised beds, or sunk basins depending on how you intend to irrigate your nursery.
Atleast 15-20 beds with 10m length and 1m width.
This is where you can use a selective pre-emergence herbicide to contain weeds.
Do not sow your seeds until after 2 weeks

SOWING

After the establishment, sowing is the next activity. You can either sow in rows or broadcast. Use DAP fertilizer 1 kg and cover with light soil then add mulch. Water immediately after mulching

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NURSERY MANAGEMENT

Spraying, weeding and general crop husbandry. Make sure weeding and Spraying is done timely. Avoid spraying weeding herbicides & use hand weeding instead.
A spray program is also recommended at this stage

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