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Sorghum (Mtama in Swahili) is an important food security crop. It's drought-resistant & has many uses like food, feed & fuel. It can also grow on a wide range of soils including sandy soils found in #Fikirini. It's one of our favourites at #MaGreenMorganics due to its versatility
Some of the #leucaena trees we had planted earlier are doing very well, almost 6 feet tall. This tree grows very fast and has many benefits. At #MaGreenMorganics we are using them primarily as nitrogen fixers to improve our soils and later on as feed for animals.
A #MaGreenMorganics #organic vegetable basket for one of our customers. This is comprised of green pepper, okra, kale, swiss chard, amaranth, coriander and African nightshade. #growfood #smallscalefarm
We are making great progress in building the #MaGreenMorganics #mushroom growing structure. The framing is now completed - awaiting mud-walling and thatching using makuti. This structure will house the lab, the incubation room and the fruiting room. #growfood
We don't just plant trees at #MaGreenMorganics, we grow them. Planting is a starting point. It is important to nurture the tree to see is flourish years later. We are constantly growing more trees on our 2.5 acre demo farm in #Fikirini. Trees are good in #regenerating our soil.
Today is the #internationalyouthday 2023. At #MaGreenMorganics, we provide the youth with opportunities to contribute towards a #foodsecure and sustainable world. 75% of our team are young people who are passionate about growing the soil, growing food and growing people.
At #MaGreenMorganics, we intend to increase our vegetable and tree seedling growing capacity. This week, we will finish building a bigger space to produce seedlings to supply our farm in #Fikirini, #KwaleCounty and our community. #growfood #smallscalefarm
The demand for #kienyeji chicken eggs and meat is ever growing, so this presents an opportunity for #MaGreenMorganics and other #smallscalefarmers. #growfood
At #MaGreenMorganics, we have established permanent vegetable beds, interspaced with walking paths. We don't walk on the beds to minimise any compaction of the soil. We are seeing the #soilhealth on the beds improving over time. #smallscalefarm #marketgarden #regenerativefarming
The #MaGreenMorganics #mushroom growing house under construction at our #Fikirini farm, #KwaleCounty #Kenya. We are using locally sourced materials. The walls will be built using clay and the roof thatched with makuti (coconut leaves) to help regulate temperature.
People are the most important factor in any #regenerativefarming venture. Invest and #growpeople - they will invest and grow the venture. At #MaGreenMorganics, we invest in building the knowledge and skills of our farming team. We are seeing results over time.
Efficiency is critical for a #smallscalefarm #marketgarden. At #MaGreenMorganics, once a crop is harvested, we apply a rich layer of #organic #compost and plant another crop on the same day. We maximise the use of our permanent beds. #growfood
What happens when part of your farm gets waterlogged during heavy rains. At #MaGreenMorganics #Fikirini farm in #KwaleCounty we intend to dig a dam in this section of the farm so we can store thousands of litres of water that can be used on the farm during the dry seasons. #CSA
One of the ways to improve depleted soils is by planting lots of #nitrogenfixers. At #MaGreenMorganics we have planted pigeon peas, ground nuts, leucaena, sesbania, green grams, and other assorted beans. The plants also conserve moisture & we also anticipate to get some harvest.
At #MaGreenMorganics, we are cultivating earthworms. This practice is referred to as #vermiculture. The earthworms turn organic matter into rich #vermicompost and liquid fertiliser.