Bell Pepper Production
- Began on February, 2014.
- Farmers were first trained by a Kenya Agricultural Research Institution scientist. They were trained about growing bell peppers. They covered all the basics of bell pepper production including nursery preparation, transplanting, and integrated pest management in bell peppers.
- February 2014-Farmers participate in bell pepper production training.
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· Following training, farmers prepared bell pepper nurseries
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· In April 2014, bell peppers were transplanted.
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· In June 2014, bell pepper were still thriving
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In July 2014, we started harvesting our first bell peppers
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In summary, our first year of bell pepper production, went very well. We harvested over 3000 Kg.
Challenges
Our 2014 bell pepper production did not go without challenges. We experienced the challenge of getting our products on the market at the right time. Poor roads and lack of reliable transportation was another challenge our farmers faced. We however are turning our challenges into lessons. We are taking notes and will incorporate lessons learned in 2015 bell pepper production season.
Successes
Farmers for the first time experienced the joy of farming, and going to the farms. They enjoyed every bit of the farming season. They are excited about the future. Slowly by slowly, we are achieving the mission of OYESKA GREENS.
Farmers worked as a team, and as a result, community bonds were strengthened. OYESKA GREENS also hopes to builder stronger and united communities. We are using farming to achieve this goal.
Challenges
Our 2014 bell pepper production did not go without challenges. We experienced the challenge of getting our products on the market at the right time. Poor roads and lack of reliable transportation was another challenge our farmers faced. We however are turning our challenges into lessons. We are taking notes and will incorporate lessons learned in 2015 bell pepper production season.
Successes
Farmers for the first time experienced the joy of farming, and going to the farms. They enjoyed every bit of the farming season. They are excited about the future. Slowly by slowly, we are achieving the mission of OYESKA GREENS.
Farmers worked as a team, and as a result, community bonds were strengthened. OYESKA GREENS also hopes to builder stronger and united communities. We are using farming to achieve this goal.
