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  Kenya: Onion prices are falling steadily
  
  onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020 0
  
  In the months of May, June households in Kenya had to dig deeper into their pockets to buy onions as prices rose sharply due...
  
  Consumption and Diet
  
  9 impressive health benefits of onions
  
  onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020 0
  
  Though all vegetables are important for health, certain kinds offer unique benefits. Onions are members of the Allium genus of flowering plants that also includes...
  
  Business Ideas
  
  How to make a business out of onion farming in Kenya
  
  onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020 0
  
  Agribusiness stopped being a poor mans venture in Kenya as most people know. It is considered the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributes to 24%...
  
  Diseases
  
  Onion Bacterial Soft Rot Pathogens
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Erwinia carotovora ssp. carotovora, E. chrysanthemi, Pseudomonas gladioli, and Enterobacter cloacae Symptoms Bacterial soft rots are characterized by softening and water soaking of one or more...
  
  Diseases
  
  Common challenges facing onion farming in Kenya
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Onion farmers in Kenya are faced with various challenges. Rains or Excess Watering: Too much rains or excess watering can waterlog the crop. If the...
PLANTING
- seed preparation
  
  Onion Seed Starting and Planting Tips
  
  Brad - June 3, 2020 0
  
  Successful onion farming is all about starting right and staying the course till the harvesting. In this post, we share onion starting and planting...
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  Onion Thrips
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Thrips tabaci Western flower thrips: Frankliniella occidentalis Description of the Pests Thrips are very small, slender insects that are best seen with a hand lens. Mature...
  
  Pests
  
  Onion Bulb Mites
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Rhizoglyphus spp., Tyrophagus spp. Description of the Pest Bulb mites are shiny, creamy white, bulbous-appearing mites that range in size from 0.5 to 1 mm long. They...
  
  Diseases
  
  Onion Downy Mildew Pathogen
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Peronospora destructor Symptoms Downy mildew can infect both onions and garlic. The first evidence of disease is a fine, furry, grayish white to purple growth on...
  
  Diseases
  
  Onion Botrytis Neck and Bulb Rot Pathogen
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Botrytis allii Symptoms In onion, Botrytis bulb rot generally appears during storage, although infection originates in the field. Initial symptoms usually begin at the neck, where...
  
  Diseases
  
  Onion Black Mold Pathogen
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Aspergillus niger Symptons Black mold occurs on both onions and garlic. The fungus is first evident at the top or sides of the bulb where disease...
DISEASES
- All Onion and Garlic Pink Root Pathogen Onion Sour Skin Pathogen:
  
  Diseases
  
  Onion and Garlic Pink Root Pathogen
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Phoma terrestris Symptoms The most striking symptom of pink root is, as the name indicates, pink roots. Infected roots first turn light pink, then darken through...
  
  Diseases
  
  Onion Sour Skin Pathogen
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Pseudomonas (Burkholderia) cepacia Symptoms Individual leaves affected by sour skin wilt and die back. Internally, leaves develop a soft, watery rot. The fleshy scales associated...
  
  Diseases
  
  Onion Downy Mildew Pathogen
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Peronospora destructor Symptoms Downy mildew can infect both onions and garlic. The first evidence of disease is a fine, furry, grayish white to purple growth on...
  
  Diseases
  
  Onion Botrytis Neck and Bulb Rot Pathogen
  
  onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Botrytis allii Symptoms In onion, Botrytis bulb rot generally appears during storage, although infection originates in the field. Initial symptoms usually begin at the neck, where...
HARVESTING
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  Consumption and Diet
  
  Tips on how to add onions to your diet
  
  onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020 0
  
  Onions are a staple in kitchens around the world. They give flavor to savory dishes and can be enjoyed either raw or cooked. Not to mention,...
  
  Harvesting
  
  Here is how to harvest and store onions for good profits
  
  Brad - June 25, 2020 0
  
  Onion farming is arguably the most profitable agribusiness venture of our time and it is slowly gaining traction across the country. Interestingly, did you know...
  
  Harvesting
  
  Harvesting Onions and the challenges facing onion farming in Kenya
  
  Brad - June 2, 2020 0
  
  Harvesting onions The best time to do the harvesting is during the dry season or stop irrigating 2 weeks before harvesting. Bulb onions are ready...
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Kenya: Onion prices are falling steadily

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9 impressive health benefits of onions

How to make a business out of onion farming in Kenya

Onion Bacterial Soft Rot Pathogens

Common challenges facing onion farming in Kenya

TIPS

Onion Seed Starting and Planting Tips

Brad - June 3, 2020 0

Successful onion farming is all about starting right and staying the course till the harvesting. In this post, we share onion starting and planting...

Here is how to harvest and store onions for good profits

June 25, 2020

I Earn From My Onions And Give Back To The Society

June 10, 2020

Factors to check in onion irrigation

July 2, 2020

PEST AND DISEASES

Onion Thrips

onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0

Thrips tabaci Western flower thrips: Frankliniella occidentalis Description of the Pests Thrips are very small, slender insects that are best seen with a hand lens. Mature...

Onion Bulb Mites

onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0

Rhizoglyphus spp., Tyrophagus spp. Description of the Pest Bulb mites are shiny, creamy white, bulbous-appearing mites that range in size from 0.5 to 1 mm long. They...

Onion Botrytis Neck and Bulb Rot Pathogen

July 2, 2020

Common challenges facing onion farming in Kenya

July 2, 2020

READERS PICK

Kenya: Onion prices are falling steadily

onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020

9 impressive health benefits of onions

onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020

PLANTING AND HUSBANDRY

Common challenges facing onion farming in Kenya

July 2, 2020

Onion Seed Starting and Planting Tips

June 3, 2020

HARVESTING AND MARKETING TIPS

Kenya: Onion prices are falling steadily

July 4, 2020

Tips on how to add onions to your diet

July 4, 2020

Here is how to harvest and store onions for good profits

June 25, 2020

Harvesting Onions and the challenges facing onion farming in Kenya

June 2, 2020

Red Bulb Onion Varieties & Where to Buy

June 1, 2020

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Onion Downy Mildew Pathogen

Diseases onionafrica.com - July 2, 2020 0

Peronospora destructor Symptoms Downy mildew can infect both onions and garlic. The first evidence of disease is a fine, furry, grayish white to purple growth on...

Kenya: Onion prices are falling steadily

Markets onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020 0

In the months of May, June households in Kenya had to dig deeper into their pockets to buy onions as prices rose sharply due...

9 impressive health benefits of onions

Consumption and Diet onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020 0

Though all vegetables are important for health, certain kinds offer unique benefits. Onions are members of the Allium genus of flowering plants that also includes...

Kenya: Onion prices are falling steadily

Markets onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020 0

In the months of May, June households in Kenya had to dig deeper into their pockets to buy onions as prices rose sharply due...

9 impressive health benefits of onions

Consumption and Diet onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020 0

Though all vegetables are important for health, certain kinds offer unique benefits. Onions are members of the Allium genus of flowering plants that also includes...

Tips on how to add onions to your diet

Consumption and Diet onionafrica.com - July 4, 2020 0

Onions are a staple in kitchens around the world. They give flavor to savory dishes and can be enjoyed either raw or cooked. Not to mention,...

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